Thierry Henry Criticizes Ronaldo After Portugal Draw in 2026 World Cup

Former France striker Thierry Henry criticized Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo after the national team drew 1-1 with DR Congo in their 2026 World Cup opener on Wednesday.

Henry said Ronaldo seemed more focused on personal performance than on supporting the team.

Speaking on Fox News, he pointed to a specific moment in which Ronaldo’s pursuit of individual glory cost Portugal a potential winning goal.

“One thing that’s important, people, please at home: the team needs to score, not you need to score,” Henry said.

The Frenchman also examined a second‑half sequence involving Joao Cancelo and Bruno Fernandes, noting that Ronaldo intercepted the play and missed the target.