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Rodrygo: Football Central to Brazil's Culture

Real Madrid star Rodrygo contrasts Brazil's football-centric culture with the US's more limited engagement with the sport, noting how the national team becomes the center of the universe during World Cup.

During his time following Brazil's national team in North America, Rodrygo observed the stark contrast between football's cultural significance in Brazil versus the United States. In Brazil, massive celebrations erupt whenever the national team plays, with football deeply cherished regardless of which teams are competing.

The World Cup atmosphere in the US, Rodrygo notes, remains confined primarily to stadiums and surrounding fan zones, highlighting how football has limited traction in North American culture compared to its status as the center of Brazilian life. librea.one