Ronaldo cried.

On the morning of July 3rd, Cristiano Ronaldo donned Diogo Jota's number 21 jersey, looked up at the sky, and broke down in tears during a deeply moving tribute.

Ronaldo 's emotions after the match.

Portugal's 2-1 victory over Croatia secured their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. However, the most emotional moment for fans came after the final whistle. Ronaldo couldn't hold back his tears as he and his teammates paid special tribute to the late striker Diogo Jota, who passed away exactly one year earlier, according to Record .

July 3rd became an unforgettable milestone for Portuguese football when Jota suddenly passed away in a tragic accident. Exactly one year after that event, the Portuguese national team entered the match against Croatia in an atmosphere filled with emotion.

Immediately after the referee blew the final whistle, the Portuguese players all turned towards the stands to pay tribute to their unfortunate teammate. Ronaldo wore the number 21 jersey – the number that Jota wore for the national team.

Ronaldo wore Jota's shirt.

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Images of the Portuguese captain looking up with red eyes quickly spread on social media. After a tense match filled with a rollercoaster of emotions, CR7 couldn't hold back his tears as he remembered his teammate with whom he had played for many years in the "Seleccao" jersey.

That moment brought the entire stadium to a standstill. Teammates rushed forward to embrace Ronaldo, while many Portuguese fans in the stands gave Jota a standing ovation to show their appreciation.

The victory against Croatia therefore means far more than just a ticket to the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. It is also a gift that the entire team wants to dedicate to their deceased teammate, who contributed to many successful campaigns for Portuguese football.

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