Portugal beat Austria 2-1 in R32 match on Thursday (Jul 2) and advanced to the next round. The team, however, pull out Jersey 21 tribute for former teammate Diogo Jota.

FIFA 2026 | Ronaldo and Portugal pay '21' tribute to Diogo Jota after R32 win

The Portugal players, including Cristiano Ronaldo, will be wearing a wristband in memory of Diogo Jota which has been gifted to them by their PM Luis Montenegro.

FIFA 2026 | Ronaldo and other Portugal players pay heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota with custom wristband

Scotland captain Andy Robertson said that he will carry Diogo Jota’s memory with him at the FIFA World Cup after receiving a heartfelt letter from the late forward’s widow, Rute Cardoso.

FIFA 2026 | ‘Playing for both of us’: Scotland captain Robertson pays emotional tribute to Diogo Jota

The sons of former Liverpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Diogo Jota will accompany the mascots when the Portuguese's two former sides meet at Anfield on Saturday.

Diogo Jota's Sons to Join Mascots for Liverpool vs Wolves Game

Jota was died in a car accident in Spain in July this year. His brother, Andre Silva, who was 25, also died in the same crash.

Liverpool vs Wolverhampton Wanderers: Diogo Jota's sons to join mascots at Anfield

Before the 2025 Club World Cup contest between Al Hilal and Fluminense, both teams gathered for a minute’s silence. A tribute was played for the 28-year-old Diogo Jota and his brother Silva, who also lost his life in the tragic accident. 

Yearender 2025: Diogo Jota's tragic death and how football community united to pay tribute

Before the start of the match, Liverpool fans, players, coaching staff, including opposition dugout Bournemouth and everyone at Anfield observed a minute’s silence in memory of Diogo Jota and brother Andre Silva. 

Watch: Liverpool pay fitting tribute in memory of Diogo Jota; Mohamed Salah spotted in tears after match

Diogo was an incredibly important player for us having him in side changed whole dynamics Jurgen Klopp

'Diogo was an incredibly important player for us, having him in side changed whole dynamics': Jurgen Klopp

UNTIL DEATH DO US PART Diogo Jotas widow pens emotional tribute a month after wedding

'UNTIL DEATH DO US PART’: Diogo Jota’s widow pens emotional tribute a month after wedding

From Diogo Jota to Diego Maradona, here is a glance at five iconic squad numbers retired by clubs to honour stars. The list also features Johan Cruyff, Paolo Maldini and Bobby Moore who starred for the club. 

From Diogo Jota to Diego Maradona, 5 iconic squad numbers retired by clubs to honour stars

Premier League champions Liverpool have paid yet another round of tribute to late forward Diogo Jota as the club has decided to retire squad number 20.

'Forever our number 20': Liverpool retire Diogo Jota's squad number in heartfelt tribute to late forward

Diogo Jota along with his brother Andre Silva (also a footballer) was killed in a fatal car accident in Spain’s Zamora province on 3 July 2025. According to the Spanish Police’s initial investigation, excessive speed could be one of the reasons behind the tragedy.

'Excessive speed beyond the speed limit': Potential REASON behind Diogo Jota's death revealed

One particular name absent from the list of attendees at Diogo Jota funeral was Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who opted to skip the last rites of his international teammate.

Why Cristiano Ronaldo refused to attend Diogo Jota's funeral: Shocking reason revealed

What’s more worsening is to know that he only got married to his long-time partner Rute (on June 22) just 11 days before his tragic death.

Liverpool to pay Diogo Jota’s remaining two-year contract to family – Report

Al Hilal stars Ruben Neves and Joao Cancelo paid their heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota after the Portugal and Liverpool star was killed in a tragic car accident in Spain on Thursday (July 3).

Watch: Ruben Neves, Joao Cancelo in tears as Al Hilal stars pay heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota

Jota wasn’t just talented — he was reliable. He always stepped up for club and country when it mattered most. On his day, he was one of the sharpest finishers of his generation. But Jota’s journey to the top was anything but easy.

Remembering Diogo Jota: His journey from Pacos to Anfield and into every Liverpool fan's heart forever

Following their wedding, just ten days later on July 3, 2025, everything shattered when Diogo and his brother André were in a Lamborghini; the tire blew, causing the car to veer off the road and burst into flames. Soon after the incident, both of them lost their life immediately.

Who is Rute Cardoso? Wife of Liverpool star who got married to Diogo 10 days before tragic car accident

Ronaldo and Jota were part of the Portugal team that won their second Nations League title last month. Playing in the frontline, the pair helped Portugal beat Spain on penalties in the summit clash in Germany, bringing home the glory. 

‘We will all miss you,’ Cristiano Ronaldo pays heartbreaking tribute to Diogo Jota after tragic death

On Wednesday, Jota posted a reel from his wedding with Cardoso on June 22 as the couple enjoyed a happy moment. The pair was seen wearing a wedding blazer and gown before sharing a happy moment. 

Hours before tragic death Diogo Jota shared reel with wife Rute Cardoso, it's now viral

A fan favourite and one of the best players in the current Portugal team, Jota’s death comes as hard and sorrowful news for the football fraternity, so who was he and what made him so special?

Gone too soon: Diogo Jota, who died days after wedding, had played with Ronaldo, was a Liverpool fan favourite

Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota died in a car accident on Thursday (July 3) while he was traveling in the Zamora province. Jota, 28, was part of the Liverpool squad that won the Premier League title recently and also lifted the Nations League with Portugal in June. 

Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota killed in car accident

Diogo Jota rescued Liverpool as the Premier League leaders recovered from Andy Robertson's early red card to snatch a 2-2 draw with Fulham, while Arsenal's title challenge was dented by a goalless stalemate against Everton on Saturday.

Premier League: Diogo Jota rescues 10-man Liverpool in Fulham draw, Arsenal held

With just four minutes left at Anfield, Arne Slot's side were in danger of losing for just the second time in 15 top-flight games this season. 



Diogo Jota's early goal was enough to give Liverpool a tight 1-0 victory at Crystal Palace on Saturday and ensure the Reds go into the international break top of the Premier League, though goalkeeper Alisson was forced off injured late on.

Premier League: Liverpool tighten grip at top after hard-fought win over Crystal Palace

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FIFA 2026 | Ronaldo and Portugal pay '21' tribute to Diogo Jota after R32 win

FIFA 2026 | Ronaldo, Portugal players pay tribute to Jota with custom wristband

Scotland captain Robertson pays emotional tribute to Diogo Jota

Diogo Jota's Sons to Join Mascots for Liverpool vs Wolves Game

Liverpool vs Wolves: Diogo Jota's sons to join mascots at Anfield

Yearender 2025: Diogo Jota's death and how community united to pay tribute

Watch: Liverpool pay fitting tribute in memory of Diogo Jota

'Diogo was an incredibly important player for us': Jurgen Klopp

'Until Death Do Us Part’: Jota’s widow pens tribute a month after wedding

From Jota to Maradona, 5 iconic squad numbers retired by clubs to honour stars

'Forever our number 20': Liverpool retire Jota's squad number in tribute

'Excessive speed beyond limit': Potential REASON behind Jota's death revealed

Why Ronaldo refused to attend Diogo Jota's funeral: Shocking reason revealed

Liverpool to pay Diogo Jota’s remaining two-year contract to family – Report

Watch: Neves, Cancelo in tears as Al Hilal stars pay tribute to Diogo Jota

Diogo Jota's journey from Pacos to Anfield and into every Liverpool fan's heart

Who is Rute Cardoso? Diogo Jota's wife, married 10 days before car accident

Cristiano Ronaldo pays heartbreaking tribute to Diogo Jota after tragic death

Hours before death Jota shared reel with wife Rute Cardoso, it's now viral

Gone too soon: Diogo Jota, who died days after wedding, had played with Ronaldo

Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota killed in car accident

Premier League: Diogo Jota rescues 10-man Liverpool in Fulham draw, Arsenal held

Premier League: Diogo Jota rescues 10-man Liverpool in Fulham draw, Arsenal held

Premier League: Liverpool tighten grip at top after hard-fought win over Crystal Palace