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'We want to win World Cup for him' - Portugal carry Jota's memory

Thursday, July 2, 2026


Portugal will carry a memorial tribute to Diogo Jota during the 2026 World Cup, one year after his death. The Portuguese national team has publicly stated they intend to use Jota's memory as motivation for the tournament. Jota, a forward, was a member of Portugal's national squad. The team will compete in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Original reporting: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c1kyl71wxw9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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