Portugal pays tribute to Diogo Jota after World Cup qualification
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 2:03 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
On July 3, Portugal qualified for the FIFA World Cup round of 16 after a match in Toronto. The celebrations included a tribute to Diogo Jota, who died in a car accident last year on the same date. Cristiano Ronaldo honored Jota by holding up the No. 21 shirt, which was worn by Jota. Rúben Neves, Jota's close friend, wore the No. 21 jersey during the match and came on as a substitute for Ronaldo. Portugal will continue to honor Jota's memory as the tournament progresses.
- •Portugal secures spot in FIFA World Cup round of 16
- •Cristiano Ronaldo pays tribute by holding up Jota's No. 21 shirt
- •Rúben Neves substituted in wearing Jota's jersey
- •Tributes reflect Jota's lasting impact on Portuguese soccer
- •Match held in Toronto on July 3
- 2:03 AMYahoo Sports — 🙏🏽 Portugal pays tribute on first anniversary of Diogo Jota's death +
"It was already July 3 in Portugal when the Seleção das Quinas secured its place in the FIFA World Cup round of 16.At the end of the epic clash in Toronto, the celebration over qualification was paus...
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