Cristiano Ronaldo will feature in Portugal’s starting lineup for their first match of the World Cup against the Democratic Republic of Congo. The game, a Group K opener, will be played in Houston on Wednesday. This marks the beginning of Portugal’s campaign in the tournament. The inclusion of Ronaldo confirms his continued role as a key player for the national team. This is Portugal’s sixth appearance in the World Cup. The match against DR Congo will be closely watched as a first assessment of Portugal’s performance and Ronaldo’s form.