Diogo Costa Praises Teammates After World Cup Draw

Diogo Costa, the goalkeeper for the Portugal national team, expressed gratitude towards teammates Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes following their 0-0 draw against Colombia in the final group stage match of the 2026 World Cup. Costa, who plays for FC Porto, was awarded Man of the Match for his outstanding performance, making six crucial saves that maintained Portugal's chances of advancing in the tournament.

Despite the draw, Portugal secured a spot in the knockout phase as the runner-up in Group K. Costa emphasized the importance of team victories over individual accolades, stating that he preferred to exchange the Man of the Match award for team success.

He acknowledged the high-quality players in Roberto Martinez's squad and their potential to achieve success at the highest level. Costa has earned 46 caps for Portugal and contributed to their victory in the UEFA Nations League in 2024-25.