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July 23, 2026

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Soccer and faith: Did evangelicalism really cost Brazil the World Cup?

Soccer and faith: Did evangelicalism really cost Brazil the World Cup?

Pentecostal and Charismatic Christianity has rapidly grown to 105 million adherents in Brazil...

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Following Brazil's elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, some fans have attributed the team's performance to the evangelical beliefs of its players.

105 million Evangelicals reside in Brazil, with prominent denominations like the Assemblies of God and the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God.
The article explores the rise of Pentecostal and Charismatic Christianity in Latin America, which now represents about 11% of the population.
André Gagné, a Full Professor at Concordia University, examines the intersection of Pentecostalism with society, culture, and politics, particularly in Brazil.

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