FIFA World Cup 2018: Five-time champions Brazil land in Russia

Neymar and his Brazil teammates landed on Russian soil in the early hours of Monday morning, fresh from beating Austria 3-0 in their final warm-up outing ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2018.

Updated on: Jun 11, 2018 2:21 PM IST

Sports

Share via

• 
• 
• 
• 

Copy link

• 

1/12

View Photos in a new improved layout

Updated on Jun 11, 2018 2:21 PM

Brazil's forward Neymar gestures upon the team's landing at Sochi airport, in Russia ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2018 (AFP)

2/12

View Photos in a new improved layout

Updated on Jun 11, 2018 2:21 PM

Brazil's forward Neymar (L) and coach Tite (R) descend from the plane upon the team's arrival at Sochi airport. (AFP)

3/12

View Photos in a new improved layout

Updated on Jun 11, 2018 2:21 PM

Roberto Firmino, Gabriel Jesus and their team mates disembark from a plane as Brazil look to secure their first title since 2002. (REUTERS)

4/12

View Photos in a new improved layout

Updated on Jun 11, 2018 2:21 PM

All eyes will be on Neymar as Brazil look for redemption. (REUTERS)

5/12

View Photos in a new improved layout

Updated on Jun 11, 2018 2:21 PM

Neymar has been in great form heading into the World Cup, scoring in the friendlies against Croatia and Austria. (REUTERS)

6/12

View Photos in a new improved layout

Updated on Jun 11, 2018 2:21 PM

Fagner, Neymar and Philippe Coutinho and the rest of the national team will be hoping to bring glory back to Brazil. (AFP)

7/12

View Photos in a new improved layout

Updated on Jun 11, 2018 2:21 PM

Neymar equalled Romario’s mark of 55 international goals for Brazil with a good show in the friendlies. (AFP)

8/12

View Photos in a new improved layout

Updated on Jun 11, 2018 2:21 PM

Brazil missed Neymar in the 2014 semi-final against Germany due to a back injury. (AFP)

9/12

View Photos in a new improved layout

Updated on Jun 11, 2018 2:21 PM

Supporters greet the Brazilian national team on their arrival in Sochi. (REUTERS)

10/12

View Photos in a new improved layout

Updated on Jun 11, 2018 2:21 PM

Willian will be aiming to back Neymar and support him as Brazil aim for a strong show. (REUTERS)

11/12

View Photos in a new improved layout

Updated on Jun 11, 2018 2:21 PM

A bus, transporting the Brazil team, is seen before leaving the airport. (REUTERS)

12/12

View Photos in a new improved layout

Updated on Jun 11, 2018 2:21 PM

Brazil's players will be determined to give the country their sixth World Cup triumph. (REUTERS)