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Brazilian fans refrain from dressing Rocky statue before World Cup match

Associated Press • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 8:19 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Brazilian fans refrain from dressing Rocky statue before World Cup match
Summary

Brazilian soccer fans in Philadelphia avoided dressing the Rocky statue in team gear ahead of their World Cup match against Haiti on June 19. This decision came after a warning from the Green and Yellow Movement about the 'Rocky curse,' which has seemingly affected teams that adorned the statue with their apparel. The Brazilian fans posed for photos with the statue but left it undisturbed, raising their arms in celebration instead. The rocky statue, a popular landmark, has seen fans from various teams dress it in their gear only to face unfortunate outcomes in subsequent games.

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  • •Brazilian fans in Philadelphia are attending the World Cup match against Haiti.
  • •Green and Yellow Movement warned fans against dressing the Rocky statue.
  • •Previous incidents involving the statue resulted in poor outcomes for teams.
  • •Fans posed with the statue, raising their arms in victory instead of dressing it.
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  • 12:27 AMAssociated Press — Brazilian soccer fans at the World Cup heed warning not to dress Rocky statue in team gear - AP News
  • 8:19 PMYahoo Sports — Brazilian soccer fans at the World Cup heed warning not to dress Rocky statue in team gear
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Brazilian fans that went the distance up the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps to pose with the Rocky statue left the fictional fighter just as they found him. Every Brazilian fan — in Philadelphia to watch their national team play Haiti on Friday at the World Cup — that stopped for a snapshot or a selfie with the 9-foot-11, 1,300-pound beast left the statue dressed in only his bronze trunks and boots. No taking chances of getting hit by the Rocky curse.

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Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors. The statue is a symbol of resilience but has been linked to a "curse" where teams that dress it often lose. Ecuador fans recently dressed Rocky…

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