The Brazil national football team has one more reason to be proud, as its anthem was elected the most beautiful in the World Cup by the New York Times. The Brazilian song was evaluated along with those of 47 other teams and stood out for its beauty and meaning. The Brazilian anthem is known for its exciting melody and lyrics that extol the beloved homeland. The 28-second instrumental part before the verse 'Ouviram do Ipiranga' was described as the high and glorious point. The verse 'Brazil, an intense dream, a vivid ray, of love and hope, the land descends' was placed as the key phrase of the anthem's lyrics. The New York Times evaluated the anthems of the 48 teams participating in the World Cup and gave a score of 9 to the Brazilian anthem, which led the ranking. France came in second with the Marseillaise, one of the most famous anthems in the world. Portugal, Colombia, and Scotland closed the top 5. The English anthem was elected the worst, with the description that 'it drags on relentlessly' and that 'it only talks about an old man'. The ranking was made based on criteria such as emotion, enthusiasm, and duration of the anthem. The classification also took into account the ability to engage players and fans. The Brazilian anthem is a symbol of national pride and is sung with passion by Brazilians. The Brazilian team is one of the most traditional and respected in the world, and its anthem is a reflection of this. The New York Times is one of the most respected newspapers in the world, and its evaluation is a recognition of the beauty and meaning of the Brazilian anthem. The World Cup is one of the most important sporting events in the world, and the Brazilian anthem is one of the most emblematic. The Brazil national football team is ready to compete in the World Cup, and its anthem will be sung with pride by all Brazilians.