World Cup passion heats up in Brazil.

Shotlist Sao Paulo, Brazil - Recent (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland) 1. Various of residents taking photos, giant football, Brazil team-themed clothing 2. Food store 3. National flags of Brazil 4. Various of residents; sculpture 5. Various of advertising screen showing Brazilian player Lamine Yamal 6. SOUNDBITE (Portuguese) resident (name not given): "I have higher expectations for this World Cup than the last one. I think this time will be different for Brazil." 7. Various of soccer fans 8. Various of World Cup themed store, products, pedestrians, traffic 9. Pedestrians Sao Paulo, Brazil - June 4, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland) 10. Aerial shot of street painted in bright colors, buildings, residents Sao Paulo, Brazil - June 3, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland) 11. National flags of Brazil, colorful streamers Sao Paulo, Brazil - June 4, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland) 12. Various of residents talking; children walking, colorful streamers Storyline With the 2026 FIFA World Cup drawing near, excitement is building on the streets of Brazil, where hopes are high for the national team to claim a historic sixth championship. The streets in Sao Paulo, Brazil's largest city, are awash in the World Cup spirit. Many landmark buildings have been adorned with World Cup murals, and electronic screens have been set up along the roadsides, displaying popular players from the Brazilian national team. The Brazilian squad heading to this year's World Cup is led by renowned Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti. Star player Neymar, Brazil's all-time leading scorer with 79 goals in 128 international matches, has also returned to the national team after nearly three years away. With a clear blend of experienced veterans and emerging young talents, the team has once again sparked confidence in the chances at a sixth World Cup title. "I have higher expectations for this World Cup than the last one. I think this time will be different for Brazil," said a soccer fan.