Portugal national football team started their World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against DR Congo. The African team, led by Sébastien Desabre, surprised the favorite Portuguese team, which is the fifth-placed team in the Fifa rankings. DR Congo had won only half of the games they played since the last World Cup, but their strong defense was crucial in holding Cristiano Ronaldo and company. Coach Sébastien Desabre gave reason to the fan who had made a provocation two months ago, saying that Portugal was 'controllable'. And indeed, DR Congo limited the Portuguese team to just one shot on goal, despite having 75% possession of the ball. The Congolese team changed their tactical scheme and populated the front of the area, which allowed them to equalize with Wissa and hold the result. Portugal came to the debut as one of the favorites for the World Cup title, being the current champion of the Nations League and the fifth-best performance in the cycle. DR Congo, on the other hand, had won only half of the games they played since the last World Cup, with a questionable attack, but a strong defense. It was this strong defense that held Cristiano Ronaldo and company in Houston, USA. The Congolese team had little ball possession, but closed ranks to launch counterattacks. That's how they finished more than Portugal, even with only a third of the passes exchanged. Coach Sébastien Desabre celebrated the draw, saying it gives us a lot of energy and is a step forward. DR Congo is alive to qualify for the knockout stage and faces Colombia on Tuesday. Moving on to the next round, the Congolese team needs to maintain the same strategy to surprise the favorites. So, the World Cup has just begun and we already have a great game to watch. DR Congo may be a surprise team, and Portugal needs to improve their performance to advance in the competition. But, for now, DR Congo is celebrating their draw and preparing for the next challenge. The first point won in the history of the World Cups leaves DR Congo alive to qualify for the knockout stage. In group K, the team faces Colombia on Tuesday and closes the first phase against Uzbekistan on the 27th. DR Congo has a long way to go, but with this strong defense, they can surprise any team. And, who knows, maybe they can even win the World Cup.