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The Portugal national football team is competing in the 2026 World Cup and Portuguese fans in Brazil are celebrating with a June festival at the embassy.
What happened?
The Portuguese embassy in Brazil organized a party to watch the match between Portugal and Colombia in the World Cup. The celebration was attended by Portuguese, Brazilian and descendant fans.
Student Thaisyla Silva e Costa, 18, highlighted the excitement of reliving her roots with her family. “It's being very interesting to go back to our Portuguese roots. My grandfather is Portuguese, so it's great to be here at the Embassy, watch the game, cheer for Portugal and live this with my family.”
Why is this important for Portugal?
The World Cup is an important event for the Portuguese national team and Portuguese fans in Brazil. The June festival at the embassy is an opportunity to celebrate Portuguese culture and tradition.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-17 | Portugal vs Congo DR | 1-1 |
What's next?
The Portuguese national team has a next game against Wales on 2026-09-24. Portuguese fans in Brazil are eager to see the team's performance.
The agricultural counselor of the Portuguese Embassy, Joana Leal, 41, found in the event an opportunity to miss home and celebrate the integration between the two cultures. “This is a fantastic day. We have here the vastness of Portuguese and Brazilian culture.”
