Brazil's biggest fans: why the national team is beloved in Bangladesh

The Brazilian national team is the most beloved in Bangladesh. This is because the passion for Brazilian football has won over millions of Bangladeshis.

What happened?

The origin of this passion is linked to the popularization of World Cup broadcasts from the 1970s and 1980s. The offensive and creative style of the Brazilian national team, represented by idols like Pelé, Zico, Romário, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho Gaúcho, and Neymar, won over millions of Bangladeshis.

Why is this important for Brazil?

The presence of Pelé in textbooks used in Bangladeshi schools helped strengthen this relationship. In educational materials, biographies of the former Brazilian player presented him as an example of sports excellence, discipline, and international recognition.

What comes next?

In recent years, the relationship between Brazilians and Bangladeshis has gained a new chapter on social media. Videos showing giant Brazilian flags, parties during games, and demonstrations of affection for the national team have gone viral among Brazilians.

The recent form of the Brazilian national team is 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in the last 4 games.