Hundreds of Timorese Fans Gather to Watch FIFA World Cup Match Between Portugal and DR Congo in Dili

Imajem:

SAPNewsTL, Dili, June 18, 2026 : Hundreds of Timorese football fans gathered in Mandarin, Dili, on Thursday to watch the prestigious FIFA World Cup 2026 match between the Portugal National Team and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) National Team.

The atmosphere at the viewing venue was filled with excitement, as supporters of both teams enthusiastically cheered for their respective national sides throughout the match.

Portugal started the game with high intensity and took the lead in the 6th minute through João Neves. However, DR Congo showed resilience and managed to level the score in first-half stoppage time through Yoane Wissa in the 45+5th minute.

At halftime, the score remained 1-1, with both teams continuing their search for an important victory in their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.

Timorese fans attending the viewing event in Mandarin demonstrated strong interest in the global tournament, particularly in Portugal, led by captain Cristiano Ronaldo.

After the match, Cristiano Ronaldo, through his official social media page, acknowledged that the result was not what the team had hoped for, but emphasized that the campaign is far from over and that the team remains focused on the next match.

“It was not the start we wanted, but this is far from over. Heads up and focus on the next game.” (Portuguese: “Não era o arranque que queríamos, mas isto está longe de ter acabado. Cabeça levantada e foco no próximo jogo.”)

The result saw both national teams share the points, with Portugal earning one point and the Democratic Republic of the Congo also collecting one point from the encounter.