As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off in Mexico City with a comfortable victory for the co-host country against South Africa, the sports craze is reaching all parts of the world.
Brazilian streets are witnessing the return of World Cup street art as football fever grips Rio de Janeiro and fans paint portraits of their favorite superstars.
Two neighborhoods, Tijuca and Saude, have been dyed green and yellow amid hopes that the five-time world champions will bring back the Cup this year.
To support the Brazilian teams, residents of Rio have filled the streets with outdoor murals in green and yellow.
In addition to expressing support for the team, these paintings also express national unity. It is a historical tradition in the Brazilian city to paint the streets before a world tournament. This year’s ritual follows the custom of gathering neighbors.
As Brazil chases the World Cup crown once again, the murals serve to keep the soccer craze alive in the city.
Brazilian 26-player squad for FIFA World Cup campaign:
Goalkeepers
Defenders
- Alex Sandro
- Bremer
- Danilo
- Douglas Santos
- Gabriel Magalhees
- Ibanez
- leo pereira
- Marquinhos
- wesley
Midfielders
- Bruno Guimaraes
- casemiro
- Danilo Santos
- Fabinho
- Lucas Paquetá
Forwards
- endrick
- Gabriel Martinelli
- Igor Thiago
- Luis Henrique
- Matheus Cunha
- Neymar Junior
- raffin
- Rayan
- VinÃcius junior
The South American country is classified in Group C along with Morocco, Haiti and Scotland. He is scheduled to play his first game on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
