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A Seleção nos EUA

Following Brazil Across America

Brazil's group runs 11 days across three east-coast cities — New York/New Jersey, then Philadelphia, then Miami. Tight geography by World Cup standards: NY→Philly is a 1h 20min Amtrak Acela ride, and Miami sits on the same coast a 3-hour flight south. The hard part for Brazilian fans isn't the travel inside the US — it's getting the B1/B2 visa appointment in time. Wait times in São Paulo, Rio, and Brasília are running long. This page is the practical guide for following the Seleção in person.

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇦 Morocco 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland 🇭🇹 Haiti Group C

Group Stage Schedule

Three Cities, Eleven Days

All three Brazil group matches are confirmed post-draw. The opener is the marquee against Morocco at MetLife — the same stadium that hosts the Final on July 19. Then a 6-day gap to Philadelphia, then 5 days to Miami for the closer. Compared to England's tour or Argentina's expected route, Brazil drew the friendliest geography in the tournament.

Jun 13Saturday
6:00 PM ET
7:00 PM BRT
Brazil vs Morocco
MetLife Stadium · East Rutherford, NJ (NY metro) · Match 7 · The 2022 semifinalists
The opener and the toughest group game on paper. Morocco knocked out Spain and Portugal at Qatar 2022 — the first African team to reach a World Cup semifinal, and they kept most of that core. Saturday evening kickoff in primetime back home (7 PM Brasília). MetLife is a logistical beast: $150 NJ Transit rail (40k cap, ticket-holders only) or $80 official shuttle, both required pre-booking. Walking to the stadium is prohibited.
New York guide ↗ MetLife transit ↗ NY/NJ hotels ↗ NY fan zones ↗
Jun 19Friday
9:00 PM ET
10:00 PM BRT
Brazil vs Haiti
Philadelphia Stadium · Philadelphia, PA · Match 29 · The expected rout
Friday night, late kickoff (9 PM ET = 10 PM Brasília). Haiti is the minnow of Group C — Brazil should rotate the squad here and use it for the third matchday rest. The Linc is the easiest-access major-stadium of any 2026 venue: SEPTA Broad Street Line drops you right at AT&T Station beside the gates. Don't drive — Eagles tailgate culture is being paused for FIFA matches, parking lots are reservation-only at $80–$100/spot.
Philadelphia guide ↗ SEPTA to the Linc ↗ Philly hotels ↗ Philly fan zones ↗
Jun 24Wednesday
6:00 PM ET
7:00 PM BRT
Brazil vs Scotland
Hard Rock Stadium · Miami Gardens, FL · Brazil's group-stage closer
Wednesday evening in South Florida — the heat capital of the tournament. June in Miami means 90°F (32°C) plus humidity, and Hard Rock has no roof; the open canopy provides shade but not climate control. Scotland's first World Cup since 1998 — the Tartan Army will travel in big numbers, and Miami's huge Brazilian community (Aventura, Doral, Pompano) means the Brazilian section will not be lacking. Brightline rail from downtown Miami stops at Aventura station, then Tri-Rail shuttle to the stadium.
Miami guide ↗ Hard Rock transit ↗ Miami hotels ↗ Miami fan zones ↗

Itinerary

The 12-Day Run

From the NY/NJ opener to the Miami closer is 12 days. The Acela train (NY → Philadelphia, 1h 20min, $80–$200) makes the first transition stress-free — most Brazilian fans should plan to base in Manhattan or the Newark Ironbound for the opener, then hop down the Northeast Corridor to Philly. Philly → Miami is a 2h 40min flight on AA, JetBlue, or Spirit out of PHL.

Jun 11
Thu
Tournament opens in Mexico City. Brazilian fans not flying out until later in the week — direct GRU/GIG → JFK or EWR runs ~10 hours overnight on LATAM, GOL/Delta codeshare, or American.
Jun 11–12
Thu-Fri
Fly Brazil → New York (JFK or EWR). Newark (EWR) is closer to the Ironbound (Newark's Brazilian-Portuguese district) and to MetLife — an obvious choice for Seleção fans. Arrive at least 1 day early to recover from the 5h flight time-zone shift (small) and to pick up tickets. NY airport guide.
Jun 13
Sat
Brazil vs Morocco · MetLife · 6 PM ET (7 PM BRT). Saturday primetime back home. Get on a NJ Transit train from Penn Station NY by 2 PM at the latest, or be at the Secaucus shuttle by 3 PM. Pre-match in the Ironbound (Ferry Street, Newark) — the densest Brazilian neighborhood in the US, packed with churrascarias and restaurants showing the build-up.
Jun 14–18
Sun-Thu
5 days off — NY/Philly bridge. Two options: stay in NY (sightseeing, more games at MetLife) or head to Philadelphia early. Acela trains run NY Penn ↔ Philadelphia 30th St every 30–60 min during the day; cheap regional Amtrak alternatives are $30–$50. Brazilian community in Philly is small but Northeast Philly has a cluster around Bustleton Ave.
Jun 19
Fri
Brazil vs Haiti · Philadelphia Stadium · 9 PM ET (10 PM BRT). Friday late kickoff. Take SEPTA Broad Street Line "Sports Express" from City Hall — runs every 6 minutes pre-match, drops at AT&T Station next to the gates. The full SEPTA day pass is $6 — the cheapest stadium transit of the tournament. Allow 30 minutes for the post-match crush back to City Hall.
Jun 20–23
Sat-Tue
4 days, Philadelphia → Miami. Most Brazilian fans should fly out Sun or Mon — direct PHL → MIA flights run 2h 40min on American, JetBlue, or Frontier ($150–$350). Or split the gap: stay in Philly through Sun, then Amtrak back to NY for a couple of nights, then JFK → MIA. The MIA Brazilian community in Aventura/Doral is large — book a hotel near Aventura Mall or Brickell to be in the action. MIA airport guide.
Jun 24
Wed
Brazil vs Scotland · Hard Rock · 6 PM ET (7 PM BRT). Wednesday evening in 90°F humidity. Brightline from Miami Central → Aventura station ($10), then a free shuttle to the stadium. Don't take Uber to the stadium — the surge pricing is brutal and roads are gridlocked from 4 PM. Pre-match in Aventura or Doral; post-match in Brickell or South Beach.
Jun 27 / Jul 1
Sat / Wed
If Brazil top Group C: R32 likely Atlanta, Houston, or back to Philadelphia (Match 89, Jul 4) depending on bracket. If 2nd: R32 venue swings west — could be LA, Bay Area, or Seattle. If they go out (unthinkable but possible): watch the rest from Aventura with a caipirinha. Most Brazilian fans book the return flight Jun 26–27 if pessimistic, or speculatively hold flights for the QF window in early July.
Cost reality check for Brazilian fans: the full group-stage trip (round-trip GRU/GIG → JFK + intra-US train + flight + 12 nights of hotels split across three cities + ground transport + food) lands around R$30,000–R$60,000 per person for the group stage alone — not including match tickets ($295–$1,565 face value, before resale). The Real-USD exchange rate is the wildcard. Most travelling Seleção fans will pick one match and watch the rest from a Brazilian bar. The Haiti match in Philly has the softest secondary-market prices because it's the expected rout.

If Brazil advance

The Knockout Path

2026 uses a 32-team knockout bracket. Top 2 from each group plus 8 best 3rd-place teams advance. Brazil are heavy favourites to win Group C. Likely venues:

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If Brazil win Group C
Round of 32: Philadelphia Stadium (Philadelphia), Jul 4 — Match 89, the Independence Day fixture. Same stadium as the Haiti game. Round of 16: Likely Atlanta or Houston bracket-dependent. Quarterfinal: The east-coast QFs (MetLife Jul 11 or Boston Jul 9) are the obvious paths.
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If Brazil finish 2nd
Round of 32: Likely a west-coast venue — LA, Bay Area, or Seattle. The bracket flips. Round of 16: Bracket-dependent — could be back to MetLife or further west. Quarterfinal: Westerly path likely.
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Semifinal venues
Two semis: Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Jul 14) and Dallas (Dallas Stadium, Jul 15). Atlanta is the more likely path for a Group C winner; Dallas if the bracket flips. Both are flyable from any host city in 2–4 hours.
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The Final
Sunday July 19, 3 PM ET / 4 PM BRT, MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ). For Brazilian fans this would mean a return to MetLife — third trip to the same venue if optimistic. Brazil last lifted the trophy in 2002 (Yokohama). The hex-de-titre — sixth star — is the obsession. New York guide.

Supporter Culture & Watch Hubs

The Brazilian-American Network

There are an estimated 2 million Brazilians in the US — Florida, New Jersey, and Massachusetts have the largest concentrations. For Brazilian fans without match tickets, these neighbourhoods will host the biggest pre-match parties and watch hubs of the tournament outside Mexico.

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Newark Ironbound (NJ)
The largest Brazilian-Portuguese district in the US. Ferry Street is the spine — Brasilia Grill, Adega Lusitana, Sabor Brasileiro all show every Brazil match with samba and lively street atmosphere. 20 min from MetLife by car or PATH+NJT. This is the place to be on Jun 13, even if you don't have a Morocco match ticket.
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Aventura & Doral (Miami)
Doral is "Little Brazil" of South Florida — Brazilian bakeries, churrascarias, and the Brazilian consulate are all on NW 36th Street. Aventura Mall area has Boteco and Texas de Brazil. Both will be full samba on Jun 24 for the Scotland match — and earlier matches too if you want to stake out a spot before kickoff.
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Framingham & Allston (Boston)
Brazil isn't playing in Boston, but the Brazilian community here is massive — Framingham is sometimes called "Little Brazil of Massachusetts". Cantinho Café, Tropical Cafe, Rota dos Sabores are pure São Paulo on a New England side street. If you're using Boston as a base for the NY → Philly leg, Allston (Cambridge Street) is the closest cluster.
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Torcida Brasileira
CBF runs an official supporters travel scheme — application via cbf.com.br for tournament ticket priority. The unofficial Brazilian fan culture (samba batucada, drums, vuvuzelas) is the most distinctive in world football. Drum kits are typically not allowed inside FIFA stadiums — but the pre-match walk and post-match plaza is where the noise lives.
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Brazilian broadcast in the US
For non-attended matches: Globo via Globoplay (subscription) and SBT via Pluto TV are the Portuguese-language options visible in the US with a Brazilian login. Telemundo has Spanish-language coverage. Most Brazilian-owned bars switch to Globo. US English-language coverage is on Fox/FS1.
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Brazilian bar cluster per city
NY/NJ: Adega Lusitana and Brasilia Grill on Ferry St (Newark Ironbound); Beco da Garrafa in Astoria. Philadelphia: Picanha Brazilian Grill in NE Philly. Miami: Boteco Aventura, Texas de Brazil Doral, Fogo de Chão Brickell. Arrive 90 min pre-kickoff or you won't get in.

For Brazilian Fans Specifically

The Practical Stuff

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B1/B2 visa — apply NOW
Brazilian passport holders need a B1/B2 visitor visa for the US — Brazil is not in the Visa Waiver Program (no ESTA option). Wait times for first-time applicants in São Paulo, Rio, and Brasília have been running several months to over a year. If you don't have a current visa, apply immediately at ais.usvisa-info.com/pt-br. Renewals (interview-waiver eligible) are faster — typically weeks, not months. Full visa guide.
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Phone & data
Brazilian carriers (Vivo, Claro, TIM) charge R$25–R$50/day for US roaming with limited data. Total over a 12-day trip = R$300–R$600. An eSIM is much cheaper — Airalo US data starts at $4.50/GB and activates instantly. Most modern iPhones (XS+) and Galaxies (S20+) support eSIM. eSIM setup guide.
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Currency & tipping
R$/$ exchange around 5.50–6.00 BRL = $1 (volatile). Use Wise, Nomad, or C6 Global for fee-free spending — don't use Brazilian credit cards directly (IOF tax + 5% spread on top of the FX rate). Tipping is mandatory in the US — 18–22% in restaurants, 15–20% on Uber. The 10% serviço that's optional in Brazil is the floor in the US, not the ceiling.
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Plugs & voltage
Brazil uses Type N plugs (the new round 3-pin standard); the US uses Type A/B (flat 2-pin). Bring an adapter — they're R$20 in any Brazilian airport, $5–$10 in a US drugstore. Voltage: US is 120V, Brazil is mixed 127V/220V. Modern phone chargers and laptops auto-switch; don't bring hair dryers or curling irons rated only for 220V.
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Heat: NY vs Miami
NY/NJ in mid-June: 80–88°F (27–31°C), humid afternoons, possible thunderstorms. Philadelphia same. Miami in late June: 88–92°F (31–33°C) plus 70%+ humidity — it feels worse than Brazilian summer because you're outdoors at a stadium with no shade. Hydrate aggressively. Hard Rock has limited free-water stations; bring a refillable bottle.
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Direct flights from Brazil
São Paulo (GRU): direct to JFK (LATAM, American, Delta), EWR (United), MIA (LATAM, American), and PHL (American seasonal). Rio (GIG): direct to JFK (LATAM, Delta) and MIA (LATAM, American). Brasília (BSB): direct to MIA (American). Book early — fares jump 40–60% between Apr and Jun. Overnight flights both directions; ~10 hours.