Former France striker Thierry Henry has criticised Cristiano Ronaldo following Portugal’s 1-1 draw with DR Congo in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Henry suggested that the Portugal captain focused too much on scoring himself instead of making the best decision for the team.
Ronaldo Faces Analysis After Draw
Portugal were unable to secure all three points in their opening fixture, with the result leaving questions over their attacking efficiency.
The match featured several moments where Portugal looked capable of finding a winning goal.
Henry Highlights Key Moment
Speaking after the game, Henry pointed to a second-half attacking move involving João Cancelo and Bruno Fernandes where he felt Ronaldo could have made a different choice.
The former striker argued that team success should come before individual achievements during major tournaments.
Portugal Search for Improvement
Ronaldo remains one of Portugal’s most important players as they continue their World Cup campaign.
The veteran forward will be looking to help his country recover and push towards the knockout stages.
World Cup Pressure Continues
With expectations high around Portugal, every performance will be closely analysed as the tournament progresses.
The team must now focus on their next fixture and improving their attacking output.