Portugal began the group stage at the 2026 World Cup with a 2-0 win over Colombia.
Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot started at right‑back in the starting eleven.
Dalot started.
He played alongside his long‑time idol Cristiano Ronaldo.
Together they kept a clean sheet and earned for Portugal three points.
Dalot’s father stated to journalists his son has idolised Ronaldo since childhood and that the two now enjoy a genuine bond.
He said the admiration has shaped Dalot’s career and that playing together at a World Cup is a long‑held aspiration.