# Brazil Football Team's Plane Gets 'Baptized' and 'Blessed' Before World Cup

> Brazil’s national team received a symbolic water salute at Rio de Janeiro’s Galeão Airport before departing for the United States for the 2026 World Cup. Two fire engines created a water arch over the runway in a tradit…

Published: 2026-06-03 · Desk: Latest · Source: ESPN

Brazil’s national football team received a ceremonial water salute at Galeão Airport in Rio de Janeiro before departing for the United States ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As part of the traditional good-luck send-off, two airport fire engines sprayed water over the aircraft, creating a symbolic arch above the runway. The five-time world champions are hoping to end a 24-year wait for another World Cup title and will begin their Group C campaign against Morocco on June 13. However, concerns remain over the fitness of star forward Neymar, who is recovering from a calf injury and has not represented Brazil since October 2023.

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