João Neves has been recognized as Man of the Match following Portugal’s 1-1 draw against DR Congo in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage.
Portugal opened the scoring with Neves, who executed a well-coordinated move to find the back of the net early in the first half.
DR Congo equalized just before halftime, with Yoane Wissa scoring the country’s first-ever World Cup goal through a towering header.
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Despite the final score, Neves was a standout performer throughout the match, earning the Man of the Match accolade for his influential play.