World Cup 2026: Diogo Jota’s widow writes to Andrew Robertson

Diogo Jota’s widow urges Scotland captain Andrew Robertson to get over his past Liverpool When his teammate has the dream of playing in the World Cup in his heart.

who He died at the age of 28 In a car accident last July after helping Portugal win the World Cup.

Jota won 49 games but did not play in the 2022 World Cup due to a calf injury.

Defender: “I can’t get my husband Diogo Jota out of my head today” Robertson said. After Scotland secured World Cup qualification in November.

“We talked a lot about going to the World Cup because he missed the final with Portugal and I missed it with Scotland. I know he’s smiling at me today.”

“Diogo spoke about you many times. About the friendships you made, the battles you fought together, the challenges, the laughs, the football talks … and the dreams.

“The World Cup was one of those dreams, the dream that you both grew up side by side and entered the field with the same passion.

“When I heard your words and knew how you felt on the day Scotland qualified for the World Cup, I realized that after years of waiting, Diogo was not really out.

“You don’t go it alone in achieving that time and securing your place at the World Cup.

“You take the dream with you. And when you go out on the field, I know it’s not just you. Diogo will be with you in your thoughts, in your steps, in your heart.”

“So today I want to thank you. Thank you for not forgetting him. Thank you for taking him with you. Thank you for turning the pain of loss into strength and into something beautiful.

“That’s how we do it here at home. Every day. He’s so proud of you. Take care of that dream, Andy. Live for yourself and for him.”

Robertson was filmed reading the letter to FIFA and thanked Cardoso, saying he would be around “for a very long time”.

The World Cup will be held from June 11 to July 19.

In the year Scotland, who are playing in their first World Cup since 1998, face Haiti on Sunday, Morocco on June 19 and Brazil on June 24 in Group C.

Joined Robertson Tottenham Since he left Liverpool “I carry him in my heart and I know he will be with me, the first game, the second game, the third game and hopefully after that,” he said at the end of the season.

“It’s always there, the memories we always bring back, sometimes we laugh, sometimes we cry.

“And this will be no different, especially going into a race full of emotions, I know it will be at the forefront of my mind.

“I’m not just playing for me, I’m playing for both of us.”