As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off in Mexico with a comfortable victory for the co-host country against South Africa, sporting excitement is spreading to all regions 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, turned green and yellow in the hope that the five-time world champions would win the Cup again this year.
To support the Brazilian national teams, Rio residents filled the streets with green and yellow outdoor murals.
In addition to expressing support for the team, these paintings also express national unity. It is a historic tradition in the Brazilian city to paint the streets before a world tournament. This year’s ritual follows the custom of bringing neighbors together.
As Brazil once again aims for the World Cup crown, the murals are serving to keep the city’s football enthusiasm alive.
Brazil’s 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup:
Goalkeepers
Defenders
- Alex Sandro
- Bream
- Danilo
- Douglas Santos
- Gabriel Magalhées
- Ibanez
- Leo Pereira
- Marquinhos
- Wesley
midfielder
- Bruno Guimaraes
- Casemiro
- Danilo Santos
- Fabinho
- Lucas Paquetá
Attackers
- Endrick
- Gabriel Martinelli
- Igor Thiago
- Luiz Henrique
- Matheus Cunha
- Neymar Junior
- Raphinha
- Rayan
- Vinicius Junior
The South American country is placed in Group C alongside Morocco, Haiti and Scotland. He is expected to play his first match on Sunday June 14, 2026.
