2026 World Cup - Portugal: Diogo Dalot sets the record straight with journalists

27.06.26 FT World Cup

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Portugal finished the group stage of this 2026 World Cup in second place in Group K. After the draw against Colombia, Diogo Dalot had strong words for the media.

At the start of this 2026 World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal has yet to impress. The Seleção will face Croatia in the round of 16 on Thursday night into Friday—a mouthwatering clash. But within the Portuguese camp, there’s a palpable tension.

Diogo Dalot spoke out after the match, responding to what he felt was overly harsh criticism from journalists towards the Seleção. "We're not hiding. Let's analyze the game—yes, there are things to improve, but everyone has things to work on. There are no perfect matches. It's not just about analyzing Portugal; you have to look at the other teams too. That's the demand of a World Cup. Hopefully, the Portuguese fans will be with us against Croatia," explained the Manchester United full-back.

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