Diogo Jota's parents visibly emotional during emotional FIFA World Cup tribute
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Diogo Jota's parents were in attendance to watch Portugal play DR Congo at the World Cup, where a tribute to the former Liverpool striker was made before kick-off in TexasDiogo Jota's parents were at the first Portugal game at the FIFA World Cup(Image: FOX Sports)The parents of Diogo Jota, the Liverpool forward who tragically passed away in a car accident last summer, were present at Portugal's opening World Cup fixture against DR Congo.Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, lost their lives in the summer of 2025. Jota, who previously played for Wolves and Porto, would have been in Roberto Martinez's squad for the tournament being held in the US, Canada and Mexico.Before the game, there was a big image of Jota on the screens inside the stadium during the national anthems.
Jota earned 49 caps for Portugal and netted 14 goals in that period.The green and red wristbands were a present from the Portuguese prime minister, Luis Montenegro, who gifted them to the squad during a pre-tournament gathering.Portugal is set to pay tribute to Diogo Jota at this year's World Cup(Image: Getty Images)Each wristband has the names of every member of the current World Cup party, alongside Jota's. The bands were specifically manufactured to comply with FIFA's stringent equipment and on-pitch regulations."Basically, the story of the wristband is, when we went to meet with the prime minister, he offered us this wristband," Vitinha explained."They made sure that it was a wristband that we could wear on the pitch.
It has all the specifics for us to be able to enter the pitch with it, with the name of all the players, plus the special name of Diogo Jota."He let us choose if we wanted to use it or not, how [we use it], during the day or during the match. Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign.Portugal boss Martinez also spoke about Jota heading into the tournament."Diogo is our light," he said.