After the 1-1 draw against DR Congo in Group K of the 2026 World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo officially reached the milestone of 10 consecutive matches without scoring for the Portuguese national team at major tournaments.
At the age of 41, Ronaldo has gone a total of 802 minutes without finding the back of the net in his last 10 appearances at the World Cup and EURO. This is the longest scoreless streak in the striker’s national team career at major tournaments, marking a difficult period for his goal-scoring efficiency.
Despite still holding the status as the greatest goalscorer in the history of the Portugal national team with a series of unprecedented records, Ronaldo’s current form is facing many issues. His prolonged silence on prestigious stages has caused the “European Selecao” to face many difficulties, specifically the 1-1 draw with DR Congo in their 2026 World Cup Group K opener early on June 18.
Despite the extended goal drought, coach Roberto Martinez continues to place his trust in Ronaldo’s influence within the Portuguese squad. CR7 currently remains a crucial factor in the tactical setup of the maroon-shirted team.
Following the draw with DR Congo, the “European Selecao” will continue their 2026 World Cup journey with a clash against Uzbekistan on June 24. This will be followed by a matchup against Colombia in the final round of the group stage (June 28).
