Joel Embiid, the reigning NBA Most Valuable Player and center for the Philadelphia 76ers, has expressed his support for the Brazilian national football team. Embiid posted "Go Brazil!" on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) following Brazil's 2-1 win over Japan in the 1/16 finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Brazil's victory secured their place in the next round of the tournament, which is being co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico.