Published Jul 5, 2026, 3:00 AM ET · Updated 4 months ago · 1 source
Football is at the centre of the universe in Brazil in a way it is not in the US
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T he World Cup atmosphere, which, for many of us, is one of the most infectious feelings there is, has, in the US been confined to the stadiums, the surrounding streets and fan festivals. This has been played out before and comes as no surprise. Football has limited traction in North American culture. This highlights how different it is being in the US to being in Brazil, where I am now after following the national team in North America. Football’s extremely important role in Brazilian culture e