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Vinicius Júnior World Cup

Brazil’s Burden and Brilliance

June 29, 2026

Vinícius Júnior Carries the Hexa Dream Into Houston eyesonbrasil There’s a particular kind of pressure reserved for Brazilian forwards wearing the number 7 — or, depending on the era, the number 10 — at a World Cup. It’s the pressure of an entire nation that doesn’t just want to win, but wants to win beautifully,…
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Brazil Peru World Cup 2026

Twenty-Four Years and Counting

June 26, 2026

Brazil’s Hunt for a Sixth Star eyesonbrasil There’s a particular kind of pressure that only Brazil carries into a World Cup. Other nations dream of a first title, or a return to relevance. Brazil carries five stars on its shirt and a question that’s grown heavier with every tournament since 2002: when does the wait…
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