It is the day Rio has been waiting for. Brazil face Haiti tonight at 9:30 pm, in a World Cup match they need to win to take charge of their group.
One name is missing. Neymar did not travel and will sit this one out, with the team hoping to have him back for Scotland next week.
The weather could not be more fitting. At 24°C and dry, it is a gorgeous Friday, and the warmth builds into a glorious beach weekend.
And the clock is running on culture. The Yoshitaka Amano show at the CCBB closes Sunday, so this is your final weekend to catch it.
Rio de Janeiro Daily Brief for Friday, June 19, 2026. Photo: The Rio Times archive.RTAsk Rio TimesCurious about Latin American culture, food, and life? Ask our reporting.Start asking →
