Alex Sandro pins hopes on World Cup for a 'turnaround' at Flamengo | OneFootball

Full-back tipped to start in Brazil’s World Cup opener

The 2026 World Cup has begun. Meanwhile, Alex Sandro of Flamengo will make his debut for Brazil this Saturday (13). Considered one of Carlo Ancelotti’s trusted men, the full-back is expected to start against Morocco. In addition, the player hopes the tournament will represent a “turning point” in his season.

In short, Alex Sandro has had an up-and-down 2026. Even so, the full-back is already in advanced talks with Flamengo to renew his contract after the World Cup. At the tournament, Alex Sandro is tipped to start for the Brazil national team against Morocco.

It is worth noting that, this season, Alex Sandro has played 22 matches for Flamengo, starting 20 of them. At the beginning of the year, in fact, the player suffered a right thigh injury and, at the time, missed the FIFA international window with the Brazil national team.

In addition, the player was unable to maintain a high level of performances and received criticism from the fans. Even so, Flamengo coach Leonardo Jardim and the club’s directors trust Alex Sandro, who is expected to renew with Fla for another season.

It is important to highlight that the player’s current contract with Flamengo runs until December this year. However, the expectation is that the renewal will be signed when Alex Sandro returns after playing in the World Cup with Brazil. Besides the full-back, Carlo Ancelotti also called up three other Flamengo players. They were: Danilo, Léo Pereira and Lucas Paquetá.

When does Brazil debut in the World Cup?

Finally, Brazil’s debut in the 2026 World Cup will be against Morocco this Saturday (13), starting at 7:00 p.m. (Brasília time) at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, United States. The Brazil national team is in Group C, which also includes Haiti and Scotland.

Finally, Rede Globo will broadcast the Brazil national team’s World Cup opener, with commentary by Everaldo Marques. Other options for watching Brazil vs. Morocco are: SBT (free-to-air TV), SporTV (subscription channel), as well as GE TV and CazéTV (both on YouTube).

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