Brazilian Drives Volkswagen Beetle to U.S. to Follow Brazil's National Team at World Cup
Key takeaways
- He left Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil’s southernmost state, in March and crossed 13 countries before reaching U.S. territory.
- The project "Even in a Beetle We Will Go," a reference to Grêmio’s anthem, began in 2024, when Guilherme decided to follow the club across South America.
- The trip had setbacks: two tires burst in Argentina, his cellphone and drone were stolen in Colombia, the brakes failed in Mexico, and a transmission breakdown left the car stopped for four days in Panama.
Why this matters: an international story with cross-border implications worth tracking.
He left Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil’s southernmost state, in March and crossed 13 countries before reaching U.S. territory.
The project "Even in a Beetle We Will Go," a reference to Grêmio’s anthem, began in 2024, when Guilherme decided to follow the club across South America. By the end of last year, he had already traveled more than 80,000 kilometers.
The trip had setbacks: two tires burst in Argentina, his cellphone and drone were stolen in Colombia, the brakes failed in Mexico, and a transmission breakdown left the car stopped for four days in Panama. The vehicle, a blue 1971 Beetle honoring the southern Brazilian club, also suffered an oil leak when entering the U.S.