The pair were invited to Portugal's opener as guests of the Portuguese federation after Jota and his brother Andre Silva tragically lost their lives in a car crash last year.

Portugal had retired Diogo Jota’s jersey number after his passing last year, but WC numbering regulations meant it had to be reassigned for the tournament. | Football News

There is a heartwarming yet tragic reason behind the wearing of a special wristband by Portugal players at the World Cup