Thiruvananthapuram: Brazil's shocking exit from the FIFA World Cup 2026 has left thousands of football-crazy fans in Kerala heartbroken, with emotional scenes unfolding across the state as supporters removed giant cutouts, shared tearful videos and bid an emotional farewell to Neymar's international career.
From Malappuram to Kozhikode, where football is more than just a sport, the five-time world champions' Round of 16 defeat to Norway triggered an outpouring of grief on social media and in public spaces.