Don't Start Now - Dua Lipa music interrupts Portugal press conference

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27 Jun 2026 • 3:52 AM MYT
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Portugal coach Roberto Martinez attends a press conference for the team ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup Group K match against Colombia. Vanessa Carvalho/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

New Rules at Portugal's press conference ahead of the World Cup match against Colombia when a technical glitch meant loud music by British singer Dua Lipa blared out.

Nobody was able to stop the music for almost two songs at the Miami Stadium on Friday.

A FIFA spokeswoman apologized to Portugal coach Roberto Martinez for the interruption, but the 52-year-old Spaniard was amused.

"No problem," Martinez said. "We should dance. Dua Lipa probably supports Portugal." He and his press spokesman nodded their heads to the beat.

Portugal need a win to finish top of Group K as they sit two points behind the South Americans after two games.

After the 5-0 win against Uzbekistan last time out, Martinez wants to "use the momentum from the last match."

He was also pleased about Cristiano Ronaldo’s improved performance after the superstar scored twice against Uzbekistan, having been quiet in the opening 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

"Having a captain with the experience of six World Cups in the team is certainly helpful," Martinez said. "But you must not forget: we also have the captain of Manchester United, the captain of Porto and players from Manchester City or Paris Saint-Germain."

Image from: Don't Start Now - Dua Lipa music interrupts Portugal press conference
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez attends a press conference for the team ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup Group K match against Colombia. Vanessa Carvalho/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
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