Portugal’s touching tribute to Diogo Jota at World Cup opening game against DR Congo (opens original article in a new tab)

Portugal's national football team honored Diogo Jota with bracelets during their World Cup 2026 debut, recognizing the late player posthumously.

• Portugal's football team wore bracelets to honor Diogo Jota during their World Cup 2026 opener against DR Congo.
• Diogo Jota, a Liverpool forward, died in a car crash in July 2023 and was posthumously added as an honorary team member.
• Players received wristbands with the names of all team members, including Jota, from Portugal's Prime Minister.