A touching moment at the 2026 World Cup. The late Diogo Jota’s parents attend national team match

The 2026 World Cup clash between Portugal and the Democratic Republic of Congo was charged not only with sporting drama, but also with deeply emotional moments far beyond the pitch.

Details: In the stands of the American stadium, some very special guests were spotted—guests whose presence left no one unmoved. The match was attended in person by the parents of Diogo Jota, the talented Portuguese striker whose life was tragically cut short one year ago.

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For Portuguese fans and the team itself, this visit became a moment of profound respect and bright remembrance. Despite their irreplaceable loss, the footballer's parents flew to the USA to carry on the tradition and support the national team for which their son played so passionately and brilliantly.

Unfortunately for them, Portugal failed to defeat DR Congo. The match ended in a goalless 0-0 draw.

Reminder: A disappointing performance from the legendary striker. Here you can check out Cristiano Ronaldo versus DR Congo by the numbers and statistics.