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TRIBUN-PAPUA.COM, NABIRE – The 1-1 draw between Brazil and Morocco in the opening match of Group C at the 2026 World Cup in New York, USA, has sparked a wave of criticism from various quarters. However, the result has not shaken the confidence of Rambo Demongkreng, a devoted supporter of the Seleção from Nabire, Central Papua.

Wearing Brazil’s iconic yellow jersey, the man with the unique name viewed the result on Sunday (14 June 2026) not as a failure, but as an opportunity for coach Dorival Júnior to assess and improve the team before advancing to the final stage.

“Every team competing in the World Cup has its weaknesses. No one is perfect,” Rambo told Tribun-Papua.com on Tuesday (16 June 2026).

For Rambo, the draw serves as a mirror for the coach to make necessary adjustments.

He believes football is not merely about winning or losing, but about how a team learns from its mistakes.

“In my opinion, the coach needs to evaluate the Brazilian players. This is crucial so that in the next matches they can perform much better,” he said.

He also reminded that Brazil’s journey in the 2026 World Cup is still long.

According to him, there are still two remaining group stage matches that will determine the fate of Dorival Júnior’s side.

Therefore, Rambo insists that Brazil must stay motivated and keep pushing forward.

“This is necessary because there are still two games left that could serve as a bridge for them to advance to the next round,” he added.

For Rambo, a stumbling start will not stop Brazil from performing their Samba dance on the highest podium.

With a broad Papuan smile, he reaffirmed his belief that Brazil will be the best team in the 2026 World Cup.

“I’m very optimistic that Brazil will definitely reach the final of the 2026 World Cup,” he concluded.