FIFA World Cup Hits Fever Pitch In India As Kerala Celebrate Neymar's Brazil

Published 5 June 2026 · sports

FIFA World Cup Hits Fever Pitch In India As Kerala Celebrate Neymar's Brazil Published By, Last Updated: June 05, 2026, 20:57 IST Fans rallied to

FIFA World Cup Hits Fever Pitch In India As Kerala Celebrate Neymar's Brazil Published By, Last Updated: June 05, 2026, 20:57 IST Fans rallied to show their support of the Selecao ahead of the upcoming edition of the FIFA showpiece in North America as they put up banners and hoardings. Brazil fans in Kerala ahead of the FIFA 2026 World Cup. (x) FIFA World Cup 2026 fever gripped the football-mad Kerala as fans of the Brazilian national team in the Indian state celebrated their love for the most-successful side in the history of the quadrennial spectacle, helmed by the iconic Neymar. Fans rallied to show their support of the Selecao ahead of the upcoming edition of the FIFA showpiece in North America as they put up banners and hoardings.

WOW!!!! 🤯In Kerala, India, fans have made a HUGE sign of the players 🇧🇷🤝🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/EtxGITpubW — Brasil Football 🇧🇷 (@BrasilEdition) June 4, 2026 Brazil, the most successful nation in World Cup history with a record five titles won in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002, have been unable to recreate that glory since. They will aim to end a wait of more than two decades when the tournament kicks off in June in the USA, Canada and Mexico. The CBF (Brazilian Football Confederation) have turned to the experienced Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti in a bid to bring the coveted trophy back to its spiritual home.

The 66-year-old is expected to spare no effort in his pursuit of the World Cup crown. Brazil roped in the most successful manager in European club football with the sole objective of delivering the most successful nation on the international scene their elusive sixth crown. Ancelotti’s track record is formidable: he is the only manager to have won the UEFA Champions League five times, twice with AC Milan and three times with Real Madrid. The football-obsessed nation will place their faith in the veteran manager to deliver the sport’s greatest prize back to Brazil after 24 years. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Location: Kerala, India, India First Published: June 05, 2026, 20:57 IST News sports football FIFA World Cup Hits Fever Pitch In India As Kerala Celebrate Neymar's Brazil Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s.

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