According to GoogleNewsEN, the Portuguese national football team has expressed its intention to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a tribute to the late forward Diogo Jota.

According to GoogleNewsEN, players and officials associated with the Portuguese squad have indicated that a potential World Cup victory would be dedicated to Diogo Jota, who died in a road traffic accident in Spain shortly before the tournament.

Jota, who represented Liverpool FC at club level and was a regular member of the Portuguese national side, passed away at the age of 26. He was considered one of the key figures in Portugal’s squad and had been expected to play a significant role in the country’s 2026 World Cup campaign.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Portugal has qualified for the tournament and is regarded among the competitive nations in the international football landscape.

The party could not be reached for comment. The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has not, according to available sources, issued any additional official statement beyond the remarks already cited.