Diogo Dalot: "The draw helps keep our feet on the ground"

— Could this draw with DR Congo actually benefit the Portugal national team by lowering expectations? Is that something they need?

— I believe so. We always try to find a positive angle when facing difficult moments, and this could be it for us – not to shy away from responsibility, but to keep our feet firmly on the ground. To win a competition like this, you have to overcome challenges; I can't recall any national team winning a World Cup without facing adversity. For us, having a less-than-ideal result, we look at it as an opportunity to improve. Now, it's important to continue feeling the support of the Portuguese people, to feel they are with us, but it's impossible to win the World Cup without going through tough times.