fan cries Alzirão Alexandre Durão/G1 The traditional Alzirão party, in Tijuca, North Zone of Rio, was canceled and will not be held during the 2026 World Cup. The information was released this Monday (8) by the event organizers, a few days after the announcement of the return of the celebrations, which also did not take place in the last edition of the World Cup, in 2022. 📱Download the g1 app to see news from RJ in real time and for free The Alzirão is one of the most traditional meeting points for fans during the Brazilian team's games and had confirmed that it would once again receive themed decoration, flags, banners, big screens and free shows during the World Cup. The announced program included presentations by pagode groups such as Revelação, Clareou and Bom Gosto, as well as activations by sponsor Sportingbet. Now on g1 According to the organization, however, the event ended up being unfeasible after evaluations carried out in conjunction with public bodies. In a note, the board reported that "holding major events requires constant monitoring and permanent assessments of the city's operational conditions" and that, "after final analyses, the competent public bodies concluded that it would not be possible to hold the event within the required standards." Also according to the organization, "the integrity, safety and well-being of the public must come first." New frustration for a city tradition The cancellation represents a new frustration for Alzirão's regulars. At the 2022 World Cup, held in Qatar, the party also did not take place, for the first time in almost 50 years of history. At the time, the organizers stated that they had not obtained sufficient resources to set up the event's structure, due to the lack of sponsors and financial support from public authorities. For 2026, the expectation was precisely to mark the resumption of tradition, with special decoration on Rua Alzira Brandão and free programming to follow the Brazilian team's games. Torcida in Alzirão Rodrigo Gorosito/G1 Read the full note "The fans' party at Alzirão will no longer be held during the 2026 World Cup. Since announcing the project, we have worked intensely together with partners and public bodies to facilitate the return of one of the most traditional popular football celebrations in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Holding large events requires constant monitoring and permanent assessments of the city's operational conditions. After final analyses, the competent public bodies concluded that it would not be possible to hold the event within the required standards. In any decision of this nature, the integrity, safety and well-being of the public must come first. We appreciate the support and enthusiasm of everyone who followed the project. Alzirão is part of the emotional memory of generations of fans and will continue to occupy a special place in the history of World Cups"