The Portuguese national football team arrived at the World Cup with a poignant tribute to their late teammate, Diogo Jota. Players wore wristbands inscribed with Jota’s name as a mark of respect and remembrance. Jota was previously part of the national team but did not make the final squad for the tournament due to injury and subsequent passing. The gesture demonstrates the team’s solidarity and affection for Jota, acknowledging his contribution to the squad. This act of remembrance highlights the close bonds within the team and their desire to honour a fallen colleague on the world stage. The tribute was reported by the German Press Agency (dpa).