SAO PAULO. Brazil’s World Cup campaign is built on more than talent. At the team’s base camp in Teresopolis, a mountain retreat two hours north of Rio de Janeiro, the infrastructure is designed for total focus.
Three pristine pitches, a gymnasium equipped with cryotherapy chambers, and a recreation room stocked with PlayStations offer a controlled environment for the squad. Nutrition is equally precise. Protein ice cream, made on-site, is a staple.
The facility, known as Granja Comary, was renovated in 2027 at a cost of 40 million reais. It reflects a philosophy: minimise distractions, maximise recovery. Brazil’s technical staff believe that homogeneity in preparation yields consistency on the pitch.
Whether this investment translates to a sixth World Cup title remains to be seen. But the machinery is in place.
