Friday June 12 opens at 26°C and 20% rain — the city clears after yesterday’s World Cup opener, and Rio gets one of its finest early-June days back just in time. The Ibovespa jumped +1.71% to 171,497 points on Thursday after Trump cancelled planned strikes against Iran and cited an imminent deal. The dollar fell to R$5.10.
Mexico 2-0 South Africa. Julián Quiñones scored the first goal of the tournament in the 9th minute; Raúl Jiménez doubled it in the second half. Three red cards — including Mexico centre-back César Montes late on — made World Cup history. South Korea beat Czechia 2-1 in the second match of the day.
Pedda do Sal roda tonight from 8 pm at Largo João da Baiana, Saúde — free, outdoors, one of the three weekly nights (Tue/Fri/Sun). At 26°C, the quilombo square will be at its best of the month.
Tomorrow: Brazil vs Morocco, MetLife Stadium, NJ, 7 pm BRT — 35% rain in Rio. If you haven’t booked a bar, today is the last chance before tables disappear entirely.
Rio de Janeiro Daily Brief for Friday, June 12, 2026. (Photo Internet reproduction)
