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Ryan Mercedes

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From Rio’s Favelas to the World Stage: Brazil’s Street Child Soccer Hope

A Rio de Janeiro favela youth, João Victor Gonçalves, leads Brazil's Street Child United team to an undefeated victory at the Street Child World Cup in Mexico, highlighting a program that steers vulnerable youngsters away from crime

Jun 4, 2026

From Penha to the World Cup: How Brazil’s Street Child Project Turns Dreams into Reality

In Rio de Janeiro’s Complexo da Penha, a community‑driven soccer program offers more than sport — it provides safety, hope, and a pathway to global competition for youths escaping violence and poverty.

Jun 4, 2026