Portugal advance to the World Cup Last 16 after beating Croatia 2-1, and Cristiano Ronaldo and his team honor the late Diogo Jota in the aftermath. Multiple outlets describe Ronaldo appearing emotional after the final whistle and paying tribute to Jota, who died in a car accident a year earlier. Accounts agree that Ronaldo wore or held up Jota’s Portugal shirt, with the number 21 mentioned in several reports, as a direct acknowledgement of the fallen teammate. Video and eyewitness-style descriptions emphasize Ronaldo’s visible emotion, including tears, and a dedicated moment following the match. Other Portugal players also participate in the tribute. Alongside the tributes, reports note that the match result secures qualification for the Round of 16, where Portugal are scheduled to face Spain next. The overall coverage ties Portugal’s win to commemoration of Jota, including references to the anniversary of his death and statements that teammates feel his presence.