It has been 20 years since Brazil won the World Cup. Now, fans back home are hoping the team can bring back a sixth.
Brazil’s football team seems to have restored some of its mojos. But is that enough to win the World Cup in Qatar?
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Judging by the mood back home, the answer is yes. Not many are doubting that the Seleção will win the title for the sixth time and the first time in 20 yea
Hemerson Cabral, 35, has noticed many changes in the building he works as a janitor in São Paulo, Brazil’s largest city.
Since the World Cup started last month, more Brazilian flags have been hanging out of windows, and residents are immersed in the tournament.
“When Brazil is playing, many people finish work so they get back home earlier to watch it with the family or with the neighbors,” Cabral said, adding that he believes Brazil will beat France in the final.
“They are the only obstacle. It will be a great match and Brazil will win. The atmosphere at Brazil matches is second to none. I don’t think there are football fans like us. We enter the pitch with the players.”
Cabral is not the only one to believe in the Hexa (a sixth World Cup title for Brazil). According to a survey carried out by Apoema research, 71 percent of Brazilians think Brazil will win the title this year.
Football has been the country’s main talking point in the last few weeks. Everyone has an opinion. The World Cup and the team are dominating conversations in bars, work meetings and taxi rides.
Rio de Janeiro is hosting a FIFA Fan Festival, where people can watch the matches and concerts. The city is also hosting themed parties until the final on December 18.
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The World Cup is also helping businesses boost their sales. Brazilian jerseys are seen everywhere.
