Brazilian residents prepare for World Cup festivities in Manaus
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 7:01 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
In Manaus, Brazil, locals are preparing for the upcoming World Cup, with Rua 3 transformed into a festive gathering spot. Residents have decorated the street with oversized flags representing the 48 qualifying nations. An open-air party, filled with the sounds of Brazilian music, is underway as community members collaborate to complete the decorations ahead of the tournament, which starts on June 11. Aldri Tavares Castro, a visual artist, noted that the recent arrival of summer enabled them to finalize the decorations. Ezequiel Pedro da Silva Filho, an organizer, expressed enthusiasm for watching Brazil’s matches under the flags, starting with their game against Morocco on June 13.
- •Residents gather on Rua 3 in Manaus to celebrate the World Cup.
- •Oversized flags decorate the street, representing 48 qualifying nations.
- •Music and festivities create a lively atmosphere ahead of June 11 kick-off.
- •Community members unite to complete decorations in time for the tournament.
- •Brazil's first match is against Morocco on June 13.
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"In the heart of the Brazilian rainforest, residents and shop owners are feeling the World Cup anticipation. As residents decorate Rua 3, a street in downtown Manaus, an open-air party sends the sounds of Brazilian music wafting through the air. Oversized flags representing the 48 qualifying nations in the soccer tournament are painted on the surface of the street, while the same flags, crafted of paper and string, form a canopy overhead.
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