Brazil: Rio's Mare favela embraces World Cup spirit ahead of Brazil's opening.

SHOTLIST: RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL (JUNE 12, 2026) 1. DRONE SHOT OF BOY HOLDING TROPHY 2. BRAZILIAN FLAGS ON STREET 3. PARROT 4. VARIOUS OF CHILDREN PLAYING FOOTBALL MATCH 5. DRONE SHOT OF CHILDREN PLAYING FOOTBALL MATCH 6. CHILDREN PLAYING FOOTBALL MATCH (TWO SHOTS) 7. DRONE SHOT OF BOY HOLDING TROPHY AFTER MATCHRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JUNE 12, 2026: Children played football in Rio de Janeiro's Mare favela on Friday, June 12, as excitement built ahead of the Brazil national football team's opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The neighborhood was decorated with Brazilian flags, while World Cup-themed murals and street paintings added color to the community as residents prepared to support the five-time world champions. Young football enthusiasts turned local streets and open spaces into makeshift pitches, reflecting the country's deep-rooted passion for the sport. Children were also seen posing with a replica of the FIFA World Cup trophy as anticipation for Brazil's tournament campaign spread throughout the neighborhood.