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Imagine waiting for your World Cup opener… and scoring after just six minutes

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Imagine waiting for your World Cup opener… and scoring after just six minutes.

FACTS

  • Portugal started strongly against Congo and quickly controlled the game.
  • João Neves headed in a Pedro Neto cross to put Portugal ahead.
  • After scoring, Neves pointed to the sky in what looked like a tribute to his late teammate Diogo Jota.
  • Cristiano Ronaldo was loudly cheered by the crowd in Houston after his first touch.

TAKEAWAY

For young football fans, this match shows how fast momentum can shift at a World Cup: one sharp move can put a team in charge.

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