Parque do Povo brings together fans for Brazil's World Cup debut during São João de Campina Grande Maria Eduarda Batista/g1 The debut of the Brazilian team in the 2026 World Cup transformed Parque do Povo, in Campina Grande, into a large green and yellow grandstand this Saturday (13). In the midst of the Biggest São João in the World program, fans exchanged the comfort of home for the experience of watching the match against Morocco on nine screens spread throughout the space, in an atmosphere that mixed football, June festivities and lots of entertainment. The game, which ended in a 1-1 draw in New York/New Jersey, brought together audiences from different parts of the country. Among the fans who chose São João de Campina Grande to experience Brazil's debut at the World Cup, a trio caught attention due to their characterization and the story behind their clothes. ✅ Click here to follow the g1 PB channel on WhatsApp Fans dressed as sheiks watch Brazil's World Cup debut at Parque do Povo in Campina Grande Maria Eduarda Batista/g1 Coming from Espírito Santo, Jhordan Ortolani, Jean Pandolfe and Henrique Caetano have been in the city since June 3, when São João 2026 started. They decided to fulfill a promise made during the 2022 World Cup, in Qatar: to watch Brazil's next game in a World Cup dressed as a sheikh. The idea came up before the elimination of the Brazilian team in that tournament. According to Jean, the promise ended up uniting two passions of the group: football and São João. "In Brazil's last World Cup game [in 2022], we promised that, if Brazil scored a goal, they would come dressed as a sheikh, because it was in Qatar. Brazil lost, unfortunately. Brazil's next World Cup game was today. Four years later, we are fulfilling it. And, coincidence or not, it brought together two of our passions: São João and the World Cup", said Jean. The choice of Campina Grande to watch the World Cup came together with the desire to experience the June festival. For Jhordan, who visited the city for the first time, the experience exceeded expectations. "They dragged me here, because they knew I would like it. There is no other, the biggest one is here. Campina Grande is another story, level", said Jhordan. READ ALSO: Fans face kilometers of road and more than 6 hours of waiting to watch Marisa Monte's debut at São João de Campina Grande Girl cries when her dream of seeing Marisa Monte in a show at São João de Campina Grande comes true: ‘I was very emotional’; VIDEO Tourist from Amazonas watches Brazil's World Cup debut at Parque do Povo in Campina Grande Maria Eduarda Batista/g1 The mix between Copa and São João also attracted visitors from other states. From Manaus, in Amazonas, Andressa Mino chose Parque do Povo to watch the debut of the Brazilian team and highlighted the environment as part of the experience. "I wanted to come here [watch the game] for the atmosphere, which is wonderful, to enjoy the shows. This structure here is magnificent. As much as there are other places, I wanted to live this experience here", said Andressa. The cheering atmosphere also brought families together at Parque do Povo. Luana Garcia from Paraíba left Patos, in the Sertão of the state, accompanied by her husband and children to visit São João de Campina Grande and watch the game surrounded by other fans. "It's my first time here and I confess that I'm delighted with São João de Campina Grande. I brought my family, my children, to meet, enjoy the atmosphere and cheer with everyone", she stated. Family accompanies Brazil's World Cup debut at Parque do Povo in Campina Grande Maria Eduarda Batista/g1 For Giovanna Castro, who is from Campinas, Brazil's debut in the middle of the June festival had a special meaning. "I'm from Campinas, I've never watched a World Cup here, and to start off well, for good luck, to cheer up. São João and the World Cup, what's the best?", he said. In addition to families, groups of friends also occupied the spaces in front of the screens. Some carried replicas of the World Cup cup and showed confidence in their quest for a sixth title. Brazil's last world title came in 2002. This was the case of Gabriel Ataíde, who watched the match at Parque do Povo and bet on a good campaign for the Brazilian team. "There's nothing better than watching the best team in the world in the biggest São João in the world. I'm counting on hexa, I'm 100% sure that Brazil will win", he stated. TBT JPB2 rescues memories of São João de Campina Grande The broadcast of the match was part of the São João 2026 program in Campina Grande and brought the Parque do Povo to life before the night's shows. After the final whistle, fans turned their attention to the main stage, where artists Henry Freitas, Mari Fernandez and Ávine Vinny will perform this Saturday (13). Most watched videos from g1 Paraíba