‘I know he’ll be smiling down’: Emotional Andy Robertson remembers late teammate Diogo Jota as Scotland qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Scotland captain Andy Robertson was overcome with emotion after their 2026 World Cup qualification, dedicating the historic achievement to his late Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota. Robertson revealed he couldn’t stop thinking about Jota, who had also dreamed of playing in the tournament. This marks Scotland’s first World Cup appearance since 1998.