Shreyas Iyer Backs Brazil as World Cup Excitement Builds

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup heats up, India's T20I captain Shreyas Iyer expresses his support for Brazil by donning their goalkeeper jersey. Brazil, aiming to bounce back from a draw against Morocco, faces Haiti in a crucial match. Coach Carlo Ancelotti remains confident in his team's ability to perform despite the pressure. With Scotland leading their group, Brazil needs a win to enhance their chances of advancing. Read on to find out more about Iyer's support and Brazil's World Cup journey.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 19, 2026, 21:04 IST

Shreyas Iyer Shows Support for Brazil

Shreyas Iyer, the newly appointed captain of India's T20I team, is embracing the World Cup spirit by showing his support for Brazil, the five-time champions. On Friday, as the excitement for the 2026 FIFA World Cup intensifies, Iyer took to social media to share several images of himself wearing Brazil's striking black-and-white goalkeeper jersey. He captioned his post, "A nod to the beautiful game."

Brazil Aims for Victory Against Haiti

In their upcoming match, Brazil is set to face Haiti in their second Group C encounter, aiming to revive their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign. Head coach Carlo Ancelotti expressed optimism about overcoming the challenges highlighted in their previous match.

Despite facing criticism after a disappointing draw against Morocco, Ancelotti reassured fans, stating, "You don't win the World Cup in the first match." He emphasized the importance of self-reflection among players, saying, "The players' self-criticism was very positive. I believe we will address the issues and remain competitive."

In their opening game, Brazil managed to secure a 1-1 draw against Morocco, thanks to a remarkable effort from Vinicius Jr, who equalized after Ismael Saibari had given Morocco the lead.

With Scotland currently leading Group C with three points from their win over Haiti, Brazil understands that a victory in Philadelphia is crucial for enhancing their chances of advancing to the knockout stage.

Pressure on Brazil to Perform

As Brazil prepares for the match against Haiti, there is significant pressure on the team to deliver a strong performance. However, Ancelotti remains hopeful that his players will rise to the occasion in pursuit of their first win in the tournament.