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Overview
- The Portugal squad accepted specially produced bracelets that include every player's name and a dedication to Diogo Jota and will wear them at the 2026 World Cup.
- Prime Minister Luís Montenegro personally presented the bracelets to the team before departure, adding a formal state element to the tribute.
- Designers confirmed the bracelets meet FIFA on-field equipment specifications so players may legally wear them during official matches.
- Wearing the bracelets is voluntary and the squad decided collectively to use them, with players already seen using them during training in Miami.
- Jota, who died last year in a car crash in northwestern Spain and earned 49 caps with 14 goals for Portugal, remains an emotional presence for teammates as they prepare for their Group K opener against the Democratic Republic of the Congo.