Cristiano Ronaldo wore the No. 21 jersey during the post-match celebration in tribute to Diogo Jota. Cristiano Ronaldo led Portugal to an impressive late comeback, defeating Croatia 2-1 to secure their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.
Beyond being a crucial match to keep Portugal’s hopes alive of winning their first title, the game carried extra significance, coming just a day before the one-year anniversary of Diogo Jota’s passing.
That’s why, after securing the win in stoppage time, Portugal’s players made their way to their fans to celebrate the victory, with Ronaldo putting on the No. 21 jersey in honor of his former national team teammate.
An emotional moment as Cristiano Ronaldo salutes the Portugal fans while wearing Diogo Jota’s jersey 🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/7e6Km1pQyE— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 3, 2026
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