Brazil given festive welcome in Philadelphia for Haiti clash | OneFootball

Bruno Guimarães takes a photo with a Brazil National Team fan in Philadelphia Credits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

The Brazil National Team arrived in Philadelphia, the host city for the match against Haiti, on Thursday afternoon (18), to a festive welcome from fans of the Seleção. Hundreds of people gathered in front of the hotel where the delegation is staying to cheer on the players.

In response to the affection, the players embraced the crowd and returned the support with plenty of photos and autographs.

Vinicius Jr. signs a Brazil National Team jersey in Philadelphia Credits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

On the eve of the second-round World Cup match, the team coached by Carlo Ancelotti wrapped up its preparations late in the morning with its fourth and final training session ahead of the clash. Afterwards, the Seleção returned to The Ridge hotel, from where it traveled to Philadelphia. The trip took about two hours.

In search of its first win at the World Cup, Brazil will face Haiti at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time this Friday (19) at Lincoln Financial Field.

Lucas Paquetá signs a Brazil National Team fan’s jersey in Philadelphia Credits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

See more photos from the warm welcome in Philadelphia:

Gabriel Magalhães takes a photo with Brazil National Team fans in Philadelphia Credits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

Luiz Henrique signs a Brazil National Team fan’s cap in Philadelphia Credits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

Marquinhos greets a Brazil National Team fan in Philadelphia Credits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

Rayan takes a photo with a Brazil National Team fan in Philadelphia Credits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

Gabriel Martinelli takes a photo with a Brazil National Team fan in Philadelphia Credits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

Casemiro takes a photo with a young Brazil National Team fan in Philadelphia Credits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

Léo Pereira greets Brazil National Team fans in Philadelphia Credits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

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