SportsPublished: 12 June 2026 at 00:42
World Cup street art returns to Rio de Janeiro
In Rio's Tijuca and Saude neighborhoods, residents have turned streets into open-air murals in green and yellow to support Brazil's national team.
Residents of Rio de Janeiro's Tijuca and Saude neighborhoods have turned entire streets into open-air murals to support Brazil's national team. Walls, curbs, and street corners are painted green and yellow as fans unite behind the dream of a sixth World Cup title. The tradition is both a celebration and a ritual—decorating streets ahead of major tournaments has long brought neighbors together, and this year's murals continue that custom. The goal is simple: to prepare the city for football and keep hopes alive as Brazil chases another World Cup crown.
