Rooney Disappointed by Portugal's World Cup Opener

Wayne Rooney, a former Manchester United striker, reacted to Portugal's performance in their opening match against DR Congo during the 2026 World Cup, expressing disappointment in the team's display under coach Roberto Martinez. Portugal initially took the lead with a header from Joao Neves just seven minutes into the match.

However, they allowed DR Congo to score their first World Cup goal through a header by Newcastle United forward Yoan Wissa. Rooney noted that Cristiano Ronaldo, at 41 years old, remains a significant player, equaling Lionel Messi's record for participating in a sixth World Cup.

However, Ronaldo fell short of becoming the first player to score in six different tournaments. Rooney emphasized the importance of Portugal's performance, stating he wanted to see energy and effort from the players, particularly from Ronaldo, who he felt had a poor performance.

Rooney's comments were made during an interview with the BBC.