In the second episode of Legends of the World Cup, we travel to São Gonçalo, on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, to discover the story of Vinicius Júnior: the boy who grew up between street football and the violence of a tough neighborhood, who was sold for 45 million euros before turning 18, and who had to endure racism, whistles and doubt before becoming the best player in the world. An episode about resilience, joy, and the power of not changing who you are.

In the second episode of Legends of the World Cup, we travel to S&atilde;o Gon&ccedil;alo, on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, to discover the story of Vinicius J&uacute;nior: the boy who grew up between street football and the violence of a tough neighborhood, who was sold for 45 million euros before turning 18, and who had to endure racism, whistles and doubt before becoming the best player in the world. An episode about resilience, joy, and the power of not changing who you are.

Ten nations. Ten players. Ten stories that go far beyond football. In Legends of the World Cup, we trace the lives of the greatest players from each national team at the 2026 World Cup: where they come from, what they had to overcome, and why their stories deserve to be told. Because behind every goal, there is a childhood, a sacrifice, a dream. This is the World Cup podcast that talks about human beings.

Ten nations. Ten players. Ten stories that go far beyond football. In Legends of the World Cup, we trace the lives of the greatest players from each national team at the 2026 World Cup: where they come from, what they had to overcome, and why their stories deserve to be told. Because behind every goal, there is a childhood, a sacrifice, a dream. This is the World Cup podcast that talks about human beings.