Portugal players wear wristbands honoring Diogo Jota at World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 11:11 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Portugal national soccer team will wear special wristbands at the World Cup in tribute to Diogo Jota. Prime Minister Luis Montenegro presented the wristbands, featuring the names of all squad members and an inscription honoring Jota, prior to the team's departure for the tournament in the U.S. Jota, a Liverpool forward, tragically died in a car accident in July 2025. Midfielder Vitinha confirmed the squad's collective decision to wear the bands during the tournament, including in training and matches.
- •Portugal introduces wristbands to honor Diogo Jota during World Cup.
- •Wristbands presented by Prime Minister Luis Montenegro before departing for the U.S.
- •The bands feature all squad members' names and an inscription for Jota.
- •Diogo Jota died in a car accident in July 2025.
- •Midfielder Vitinha confirmed the decision to wear the wristbands throughout the tournament.
- 11:11 AMYahoo Sports — Portugal to wear World Cup wristbands in tribute to Jota
"Portugal travelled to the World Cup with a special tribute to late national team player Diogo Jota. Before their departure for the US, Prime Minister Luis Montenegro presented each player with a green and red wristband, which bears the names of all the squad members and an inscription honouring Jota.
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