New Delhi, June 14 -- The Portugal footballers will wear a special wristband during the FIFA World Cup 2026 as a heart-touching tribute to former teammate Diogo Jota, who died in a car accident last year in Spain, along with his brother. The development was confirmed during press conference by defender Vitinha.

Led by talismanic Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal will begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in a relatively easy opponent in DR Congo on June 17 at the Houston Stadium in Texas. The special commemorative wristbands were provided to the players by Prime Minister Luis Montenegro just before their departure to the United States for the greatest show on the earth.

Based on a Reuters report, the wristbands feature names of all the pla...