The report says Castillo’s relationship with the tournament began when he attended a match at the Rose Bowl with his family in 1994. What started as a memorable day in the United States became a global tradition, taking him to World Cups in Europe, Asia, Africa, South America and the Middle East.
“Eu literalmente vi o mundo inteiro por causa da Copa do Mundo”, Castillo said.
That quote explains why this is more than a sequence of football trips. The tournament has become a personal map of places, cultures and friendships, with the sport providing the common language.
The 2026 edition is reportedly testing both his energy and his budget. Castillo said a ticket with a face value of about $300 was available on the resale market for $1,000 or more.
The logistical challenge is just as severe. A delayed flight could mean missing not only a match, but the carefully connected journey to the next city. There is little room for rest, and even less for error.
Castillo reportedly intends to continue the streak at the 2030 World Cup, provided his health allows it. For now, the immediate storyline is whether he can complete this three-country marathon without a missed flight or kickoff.
If he does, the reward will be another set of stadium memories-and proof that, for some supporters, the World Cup is not an event every four years but a lifelong way of travelling through football.