{"id":37716,"date":"2026-06-30T06:27:32","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T06:27:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/30\/lebanons-brazil-fans-celebrate-a-world-cup-round-of-32-win-in-photos\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T06:27:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T06:27:32","slug":"lebanons-brazil-fans-celebrate-a-world-cup-round-of-32-win-in-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eplvip.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/30\/lebanons-brazil-fans-celebrate-a-world-cup-round-of-32-win-in-photos\/","title":{"rendered":"Lebanon&#8217;s Brazil fans celebrate a World Cup Round of 32 win, in photos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>ZGHARTA, Lebanon (AP) \u2014 In the northern Lebanese town of Zgharta, Brazilian flags hung from balconies and stone alleyways as families prepared for Brazil\u2019s Round of 32 FIFA World Cup match against Japan.<\/p>\n<p>Children wearing yellow jerseys played soccer in the streets, while caf\u00e9s and public squares filled with supporters draped in green and yellow, reflecting a passion for Brazil that stretches across Lebanon.<\/p>\n<p>The connection between the two countries runs deep. Government estimates say between 7 million and 10 million Brazilians have Lebanese ancestry, more than Lebanon\u2019s population of about 6 million.<\/p>\n<div class=\"Enhancement\" data-align-fullwidth=\"\">\n<div class=\"Enhancement-item\">\n<div class=\"ImageEnhancement\">\n<figure class=\"Figure\" data-openoverlay=\"\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Juliana Dahdouh, 5, wearing a Brazil-themed hat, poses for a portrait before the Round of 32 match between Brazil and Japan at the FIFA World Cup, in Zgharta, northern Lebanon, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo\/Hassan Ammar)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/891add4\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/8640x5760+0+0\/resize\/599x399!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2Fc9%2F24%2F6119b148df814f6f0609f220d690%2Fed5fd685fc3b4fd0a91b61e42046a4a8 1x,https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/13607de\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/8640x5760+0+0\/resize\/1198x798!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2Fc9%2F24%2F6119b148df814f6f0609f220d690%2Fed5fd685fc3b4fd0a91b61e42046a4a8 2x\" fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/891add4\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/8640x5760+0+0\/resize\/599x399!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2Fc9%2F24%2F6119b148df814f6f0609f220d690%2Fed5fd685fc3b4fd0a91b61e42046a4a8\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"Figure-content\">\n<div class=\"Figure-content-text\"><figcaption class=\"Figure-caption\">\n<p>Juliana Dahdouh, 5, wearing a Brazil-themed hat, poses for a portrait before the Round of 32 match between Brazil and Japan at the FIFA World Cup, in Zgharta, northern Lebanon, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo\/Hassan Ammar)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-slides\" data-slidescount=\"1\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-slide\" data-slidenumber=\"0\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-columns\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info-description\">\n<p>Juliana Dahdouh, 5, wearing a Brazil-themed hat, poses for a portrait before the Round of 32 match between Brazil and Japan at the FIFA World Cup, in Zgharta, northern Lebanon, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo\/Hassan Ammar)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info-actions\">\n<div class=\"Page-actions-row Page-actions-left Page-actions-right\">\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>                <span class=\"Page-actions-tooltip\"><br \/>\n        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Page-actions-tooltip-close\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>        <\/span><br \/>\n      <\/span><\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Read More<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"Enhancement\" data-align-fullwidth=\"\">\n<div class=\"Enhancement-item\">\n<div class=\"ImageEnhancement\">\n<figure class=\"Figure\" data-openoverlay=\"\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Supporters of Brazil's national team celebrate, after Brazil defeated Japan in a Round of 32 soccer match at the FIFA World Cup, in Zgharta, northern Lebanon, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo\/Hassan Ammar)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/7580f07\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/8109x5406+0+0\/resize\/599x399!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F15%2F5d%2F7eb83f768e14e6c16fd7698078a3%2Ff136495036aa451295ed3fa35efc214d 1x,https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/69fe2d1\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/8109x5406+0+0\/resize\/1198x798!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F15%2F5d%2F7eb83f768e14e6c16fd7698078a3%2Ff136495036aa451295ed3fa35efc214d 2x\" fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/7580f07\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/8109x5406+0+0\/resize\/599x399!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F15%2F5d%2F7eb83f768e14e6c16fd7698078a3%2Ff136495036aa451295ed3fa35efc214d\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"Figure-content\">\n<div class=\"Figure-content-text\"><figcaption class=\"Figure-caption\">\n<p>Supporters of Brazil\u2019s national team celebrate, after Brazil defeated Japan in a Round of 32 soccer match at the FIFA World Cup, in Zgharta, northern Lebanon, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo\/Hassan Ammar)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-slides\" data-slidescount=\"1\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-slide\" data-slidenumber=\"0\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-columns\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info-description\">\n<p>Supporters of Brazil\u2019s national team celebrate, after Brazil defeated Japan in a Round of 32 soccer match at the FIFA World Cup, in Zgharta, northern Lebanon, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo\/Hassan Ammar)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info-actions\">\n<div class=\"Page-actions-row Page-actions-left Page-actions-right\">\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>                <span class=\"Page-actions-tooltip\"><br \/>\n        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Page-actions-tooltip-close\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>        <\/span><br \/>\n      <\/span><\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Read More<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"Enhancement\" data-align-fullwidth=\"\">\n<div class=\"Enhancement-item\">\n<div class=\"ImageEnhancement\">\n<figure class=\"Figure\" data-openoverlay=\"\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Supporters of Brazil's national soccer team celebrate, after Brazil scores its first goal against Japan during a Round of 32 match at the FIFA World Cup, in the Jabal Mohsen neighborhood of Tripoli, northern Lebanon, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo\/Hassan Ammar)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/df393e1\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/4574x3049+0+0\/resize\/599x399!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F91%2F60%2F75e4f23ab184faec09de3b0866fc%2F18aa7b53df6a4327b1efa18a30693630 1x,https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/30f7f99\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/4574x3049+0+0\/resize\/1198x798!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F91%2F60%2F75e4f23ab184faec09de3b0866fc%2F18aa7b53df6a4327b1efa18a30693630 2x\" fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/df393e1\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/4574x3049+0+0\/resize\/599x399!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F91%2F60%2F75e4f23ab184faec09de3b0866fc%2F18aa7b53df6a4327b1efa18a30693630\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"Figure-content\">\n<div class=\"Figure-content-text\"><figcaption class=\"Figure-caption\">\n<p>Supporters of Brazil\u2019s national soccer team celebrate, after Brazil scores its first goal against Japan during a Round of 32 match at the FIFA World Cup, in the Jabal Mohsen neighborhood of Tripoli, northern Lebanon, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo\/Hassan Ammar)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-slides\" data-slidescount=\"1\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-slide\" data-slidenumber=\"0\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-columns\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info-description\">\n<p>Supporters of Brazil\u2019s national soccer team celebrate, after Brazil scores its first goal against Japan during a Round of 32 match at the FIFA World Cup, in the Jabal Mohsen neighborhood of Tripoli, northern Lebanon, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo\/Hassan Ammar)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info-actions\">\n<div class=\"Page-actions-row Page-actions-left Page-actions-right\">\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>                <span class=\"Page-actions-tooltip\"><br \/>\n        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Page-actions-tooltip-close\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>        <\/span><br \/>\n      <\/span><\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Read More<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Those family and cultural ties, shaped by over a century of migration, have helped make Brazil one of the most widely supported national soccer teams across Lebanon. For many Lebanese fans, Brazil\u2019s attacking style of play, flair and history of producing legendary players have also inspired generations of supporters, passing that passion from parents to their children.<\/p>\n<div class=\"Enhancement\" data-align-fullwidth=\"\">\n<div class=\"Enhancement-item\">\n<div class=\"ImageEnhancement\">\n<figure class=\"Figure\" data-openoverlay=\"\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Supporters of Brazil's national team celebrate, after Brazil defeated Japan in a Round of 32 soccer match at the FIFA World Cup, in Zgharta, northern Lebanon, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo\/Hassan Ammar)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/d53c903\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/8640x5760+0+0\/resize\/599x399!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F60%2F28%2Ff4497f24fab1d0485b267ec33e95%2F0751651593e246a7bc3a88193e7a6e9f 1x,https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/fb6e898\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/8640x5760+0+0\/resize\/1198x798!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F60%2F28%2Ff4497f24fab1d0485b267ec33e95%2F0751651593e246a7bc3a88193e7a6e9f 2x\" fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/d53c903\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/8640x5760+0+0\/resize\/599x399!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F60%2F28%2Ff4497f24fab1d0485b267ec33e95%2F0751651593e246a7bc3a88193e7a6e9f\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"Figure-content\">\n<div class=\"Figure-content-text\"><figcaption class=\"Figure-caption\">\n<p>Supporters of Brazil\u2019s national team celebrate, after Brazil defeated Japan in a Round of 32 soccer match at the FIFA World Cup, in Zgharta, northern Lebanon, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo\/Hassan Ammar)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-slides\" data-slidescount=\"1\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-slide\" data-slidenumber=\"0\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-columns\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info-description\">\n<p>Supporters of Brazil\u2019s national team celebrate, after Brazil defeated Japan in a Round of 32 soccer match at the FIFA World Cup, in Zgharta, northern Lebanon, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo\/Hassan Ammar)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info-actions\">\n<div class=\"Page-actions-row Page-actions-left Page-actions-right\">\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>                <span class=\"Page-actions-tooltip\"><br \/>\n        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Page-actions-tooltip-close\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>        <\/span><br \/>\n      <\/span><\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Read More<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"Enhancement\" data-align-fullwidth=\"\">\n<div class=\"Enhancement-item\">\n<div class=\"ImageEnhancement\">\n<figure class=\"Figure\" data-openoverlay=\"\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"A supporter of Brazil's national soccer team waves a Brazilian flag, as she celebrates Brazil's victory over Japan in a Round of 32 match at the FIFA World Cup, in the Jabal Mohsen neighborhood of Tripoli, northern Lebanon, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo\/Hassan Ammar)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/7ce5cca\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6899x4599+0+0\/resize\/599x399!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F95%2Fa5%2F01cf84078f8913f8b36e4b2d1b8c%2Fd970d3c95361477ca945c5518192b1e7 1x,https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/6cbf1e3\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6899x4599+0+0\/resize\/1198x798!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F95%2Fa5%2F01cf84078f8913f8b36e4b2d1b8c%2Fd970d3c95361477ca945c5518192b1e7 2x\" fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/7ce5cca\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/6899x4599+0+0\/resize\/599x399!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F95%2Fa5%2F01cf84078f8913f8b36e4b2d1b8c%2Fd970d3c95361477ca945c5518192b1e7\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"Figure-content\">\n<div class=\"Figure-content-text\"><figcaption class=\"Figure-caption\">\n<p>A supporter of Brazil\u2019s national soccer team waves a Brazilian flag, as she celebrates Brazil\u2019s victory over Japan in a Round of 32 match at the FIFA World Cup, in the Jabal Mohsen neighborhood of Tripoli, northern Lebanon, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo\/Hassan Ammar)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-slides\" data-slidescount=\"1\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-slide\" data-slidenumber=\"0\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-columns\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info-description\">\n<p>A supporter of Brazil\u2019s national soccer team waves a Brazilian flag, as she celebrates Brazil\u2019s victory over Japan in a Round of 32 match at the FIFA World Cup, in the Jabal Mohsen neighborhood of Tripoli, northern Lebanon, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo\/Hassan Ammar)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info-actions\">\n<div class=\"Page-actions-row Page-actions-left Page-actions-right\">\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>                <span class=\"Page-actions-tooltip\"><br \/>\n        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Page-actions-tooltip-close\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>        <\/span><br \/>\n      <\/span><\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Read More<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"Enhancement\" data-align-fullwidth=\"\">\n<div class=\"Enhancement-item\">\n<div class=\"ImageEnhancement\">\n<figure class=\"Figure\" data-openoverlay=\"\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Children wearing Brazil jerseys carry a Brazilian flag and a soccer ball as they head with their family to watch the Round of 32 match between Brazil and Japan at the FIFA World Cup, in Zgharta, northern Lebanon, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo\/Hassan Ammar)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/bdd0b6d\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/7813x5208+0+0\/resize\/599x399!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F19%2F39%2F9e9ccfed21286a4ce85d347802ef%2Fe5f4c899534d4959ae4330faddca99a3 1x,https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/fb4635b\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/7813x5208+0+0\/resize\/1198x798!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F19%2F39%2F9e9ccfed21286a4ce85d347802ef%2Fe5f4c899534d4959ae4330faddca99a3 2x\" fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/bdd0b6d\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/7813x5208+0+0\/resize\/599x399!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2F19%2F39%2F9e9ccfed21286a4ce85d347802ef%2Fe5f4c899534d4959ae4330faddca99a3\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"Figure-content\">\n<div class=\"Figure-content-text\"><figcaption class=\"Figure-caption\">\n<p>Children wearing Brazil jerseys carry a Brazilian flag and a soccer ball as they head with their family to watch the Round of 32 match between Brazil and Japan at the FIFA World Cup, in Zgharta, northern Lebanon, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo\/Hassan Ammar)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-slides\" data-slidescount=\"1\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-slide\" data-slidenumber=\"0\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-columns\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info-description\">\n<p>Children wearing Brazil jerseys carry a Brazilian flag and a soccer ball as they head with their family to watch the Round of 32 match between Brazil and Japan at the FIFA World Cup, in Zgharta, northern Lebanon, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo\/Hassan Ammar)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info-actions\">\n<div class=\"Page-actions-row Page-actions-left Page-actions-right\">\n<p>                Add AP News on Google <\/p>\n<p>                <span class=\"Page-actions-tooltip\"><br \/>\n        Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.<\/p>\n<p>        <span class=\"Page-actions-tooltip-close\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"><\/p>\n<p>        <\/span><br \/>\n      <\/span><\/p>\n<p>            Share<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Read More<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>As kickoff approached, drums echoed through the streets and fans gathered around screens to cheer every attack.<br \/>\u201cToday we had to work a bit for the win, but I was sure we were going to win,\u201d said Brazil supporter Bagus Fadlallah. \u201cWe\u2019re Brazil, and we\u2019ll show everyone what Brazil is really made of.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>After Brazil\u2019s victory, supporters in villages and cities across Lebanon took to the streets, waving Brazilian flags, beating drums and celebrating a team many Lebanese have supported for generations.<\/p>\n<div class=\"Enhancement\" data-align-fullwidth=\"\">\n<div class=\"Enhancement-item\">\n<div class=\"ImageEnhancement\">\n<figure class=\"Figure\" data-openoverlay=\"\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image\" alt=\"Supporters of Brazil's national soccer team celebrate after Brazil defeated Japan in a Round of 32 soccer match at the FIFA World Cup, in Zgharta, northern Lebanon, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo\/Hassan Ammar)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/21c74e3\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/8640x5760+0+0\/resize\/599x399!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2Fc6%2F26%2F1f29e6310705a112b98de234850d%2F4f3356ffdae448269fea329f94e80422 1x,https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/e7fb425\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/8640x5760+0+0\/resize\/1198x798!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2Fc6%2F26%2F1f29e6310705a112b98de234850d%2F4f3356ffdae448269fea329f94e80422 2x\" fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"599\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/dims.apnews.com\/dims4\/default\/21c74e3\/2147483647\/strip\/true\/crop\/8640x5760+0+0\/resize\/599x399!\/quality\/90\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2Fc6%2F26%2F1f29e6310705a112b98de234850d%2F4f3356ffdae448269fea329f94e80422\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"Figure-content\">\n<div class=\"Figure-content-text\"><figcaption class=\"Figure-caption\">\n<p>Supporters of Brazil\u2019s national soccer team celebrate after Brazil defeated Japan in a Round of 32 soccer match at the FIFA World Cup, in Zgharta, northern Lebanon, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo\/Hassan Ammar)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-slides\" data-slidescount=\"1\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-slide\" data-slidenumber=\"0\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-columns\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info-description\">\n<p>Supporters of Brazil\u2019s national soccer team celebrate after Brazil defeated Japan in a Round of 32 soccer match at the FIFA World Cup, in Zgharta, northern Lebanon, Monday, June 29, 2026. 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(AP Photo\/Hassan Ammar)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-slides\" data-slidescount=\"1\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-slide\" data-slidenumber=\"0\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-columns\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info-description\">\n<p>Supporters of Brazil\u2019s national team celebrate, after Brazil defeated Japan in a Round of 32 soccer match at the FIFA World Cup, in Zgharta, northern Lebanon, Monday, June 29, 2026. 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(AP Photo\/Hassan Ammar)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-slides\" data-slidescount=\"1\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-slide\" data-slidenumber=\"0\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-columns\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info-description\">\n<p>Supporters of Brazil\u2019s national team celebrate, after Brazil defeated Japan in a Round of 32 soccer match at the FIFA World Cup, in Zgharta, northern Lebanon, Monday, June 29, 2026. 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(AP Photo\/Hassan Ammar)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-slides\" data-slidescount=\"1\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-slide\" data-slidenumber=\"0\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-columns\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info-description\">\n<p>Youssef Dahdouh, 4, poses for a picture while holding a soccer ball before he and his family head to watch the Round of 32 match between Brazil and Japan at the FIFA World Cup, in Zgharta, northern Lebanon, Monday, June 29, 2026. 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(AP Photo\/Hassan Ammar)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-slides\" data-slidescount=\"1\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-slide\" data-slidenumber=\"0\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-columns\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info\">\n<div class=\"CarouselOverlay-info-description\">\n<p>Supporters of Brazil\u2019s national team celebrate, after Brazil defeated Japan in a Round of 32 soccer match at the FIFA World Cup, in Zgharta, northern Lebanon, Monday, June 29, 2026. 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