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Fans in the stands will raise white balloons in the 21st minute of the match. The former Liverpool winger wore the number 21 on his national team jersey.
"I don't want to say that the first anniversary of his death will be particularly difficult. However, I think we should honor Diogo Jota, because everything we started with this team began with him. We won the Nations League with him, and we want to win the World Cup for him too," Portugal coach Roberto Martinez recently stated.
According to Martinez, every day at the tournament is tough for the team. "Because in every training session, there are moments when we remember Diogo Jota," the Spanish manager added, as reported by DPA. The match at BMO Field in Toronto is scheduled for Friday at 1:00 AM CET.
More on the 2026 FIFA World Cup:
- Full Schedule
- Complete Results
- Standings
- News from the 2026 FIFA World Cup
- TV Program for the FIFA World Cup
- Team Jerseys
- Stadiums
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