Brazil men's national team plane baptized before World Cup departure
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 3:04 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The Brazilian men's national team departed for Newark, New Jersey, on June 2 ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, beginning June 11. A spiritual tradition was observed as the team's plane was baptized with a blessing at Galeão Airport in Rio de Janeiro. Two fire engines produced an arc of water for the plane, a common ritual for significant flights. Brazil will play a final warm-up friendly against Egypt on June 6, and is set to face Morocco in the World Cup opener on June 13. Neymar is unlikely to participate in these matches due to a calf injury.
- •Brazil departs for World Cup on June 2, 2026.
- •Team's plane received a symbolic baptism at Galeão Airport.
- •Final friendly against Egypt scheduled for June 6.
- •Brazil opens World Cup against Morocco on June 13.
- •Neymar likely out due to a calf strain.
- 3:04 AMYahoo Sports — Brazil National Team’s Plane Baptized Before Departing For World Cup
"The Brazilian men's national team departed for Newark, New Jersey, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off June 11.
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