Shreyas Iyer discloses the team he is cheering for in FIFA World Cup 2026

India's T20I captain Shreyas Iyer has revealed his favourite team in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. Iyer took to Instagram to proudly showcase his football loyalties, sharing a photo of himself decked out in Brazil's official 2026 World Cup apparel. He captioned the post, "A nod to the beautiful game," alongside a Brazilian flag emoji.

Shreyas Iyer roots for Brazil in FIFA World Cup 2026

The apparel featured in Iyer's post is a bespoke Nike Brazil goalkeeper jersey designed specifically for the 2026 tournament, boasting a unique black-and-grey abstract swirl pattern alongside the iconic CBF badge. The cricketer's social media update provided the striking new design with its highest-profile endorsement on Indian social media since its official pre-tournament reveal.

Brazil's stuttering start to FIFA World Cup 2026

On the pitch, the five-time world champions endured a frustrating start to their Group C campaign, laboring to a 1-1 draw against Morocco at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The unexpected result raised immediate concerns among fans and pundits alike, especially given the country's highly publicized 24-year drought in their quest for a historic sixth World Cup title.

Looming large over Brazil's campaign is the fitness of their legendary number 10, Neymar. A lingering calf injury kept him pinned to the bench during the opener against Morocco, leaving manager Carlo Ancelotti to field an attacking trio of Vinicius Jr., Raphinha, and Endrick while the talisman races to regain full fitness.

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Brazil still the tournament favorites

Despite the opening-round hiccup, the Selecao remain heavily favored to lift the trophy due to the sheer depth of Ancelotti’s squad. Anchored by captain Marquinhos in defense and powered by Bruno Guimaraes in the midfield engine room, the star-studded roster remains an incredibly daunting challenge for any opponent, even as they wait for Neymar to make his full impact on the pitch.

Coming back to Iyer, he is currently spearheading a busy home summer, which has already seen his side secure an unassailable 2-0 lead in the ongoing three-match ODI series against Afghanistan. The star batter will be seen in action when India take on Afghanistan in the third ODI in Chennai on June 20.