A Touching Tribute: Portugal's National Team Honors Tragically Deceased Star at World Cup

Pulse Sports Team 12:57 - 14 June 2026

The Portuguese national team traveled to the World Cup with a special tribute to the late international player Diogo Jota. Before departing for the USA, Prime Minister Luís Montenegro presented each player with a green and red bracelet, featuring not only the names of all 26 squad members but also Jota's name.

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The Liverpool forward tragically died in a traffic accident in Spain in July 2025.

“We deeply appreciate it,” said Portuguese midfielder Vitinha, according to DPA, at the team's first press conference on Saturday at their base camp in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

According to the PSG star, the Prime Minister “left it up to the players to decide if and how they wanted to wear it.” Team members subsequently agreed to wear the bracelets throughout the entire tournament, including during training and matches.