Portugal celebrates win over Croatia a year after Diogo Jota's death

The Portugal national team won against Croatia and celebrated their qualification for the round of 16. In the center of the BMO Field pitch, captain Cristiano Ronaldo wore the Portugal “21” jersey, which former forward Diogo Jota normally used, and pointed to the sky.

What happened?

The Portugal national team played against Croatia and won. The Portuguese players celebrated their qualification for the round of 16, but quickly remembered Diogo Jota, who on July 3, 2025, lost his life, along with his brother André Silva, in a car accident in Spain.

Why is this important for Portugal?

The win over Croatia is important for the Portugal national team, which has now qualified for the round of 16. The team is in good form, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last 5 games.

What comes next?

The Portugal national team will play against Wales on 2026-09-24. The team is confident after the win over Croatia and is ready to face the next challenge.