Brazil-Japan World Cup match spurs fan celebrations in Brazil

Brazil faces Japan in a World Cup knockout match on Monday, 29 June 2026, at 14:00 local time in Houston, United States. Brazilian celebrities such as Ana Maria Braga, Tadeu Schmidt, Felipe Andreoli and Carolina Dieckmann posted Instagram videos wearing Brazil‑themed outfits and offered score predictions, with Braga betting on a 3‑1 win for Brazil.

In São Luís, the municipal government organized a city‑wide viewing program, installing high‑definition screens in the historic Feirinha São Luís and in three neighborhoods (Anjo da Guarda, Tibirizinho and Vila Embratel). The event includes live samba performances, a show by the group Tô Demais after the match, and free access for residents, aiming to unite thousands of fans in celebration of the national team’s quest for a sixth title.