Coluna do Fla
·16. März 2026
FIFA dates: Flamengo could miss up to 8 players for Brasileirão match

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·16. März 2026

The last FIFA Date before the World Cup will take place between March 23 and 31. However, Flamengo is set to play in the Brasileirão on April 1, against Bragantino. Thus, the Most Beloved might have to face the team from São Paulo with up to eight absences.
This is because Léo Pereira, Danilo, Alex Sandro, and Paquetá are on the preliminary list for the Brazilian National Team and have a good chance of being available against France and Croatia. Additionally, Uruguay is also expected to have Arrascaeta, De La Cruz, and Varela.
Finally, the Italian National Team is considering calling up Jorginho for the upcoming matches. Thus, Flamengo might have nine players called up for the next FIFA Date.
Brazil vs France – 03/26 Brazil vs Croatia – 03/31
Uruguay vs England – 03/27 Uruguay vs Algeria – 03/31
Italy vs Northern Ireland – 03/26 *Italy might play the playoff final for a World Cup spot if they win against Northern Ireland
Since most of the National Team matches will be held on March 31, the Flamengo players who are called up will not be able to play if the match against Bragantino is on April 1. It is worth noting that the CBF has not yet set the date for the Most Beloved's match against the São Paulo team.
The next match for Flamengo is against Remo, scheduled for Thursday (19), at Maracanã, for the seventh round of the Brazilian Championship. The match will take place from 8 PM (Brasília time), with broadcast on Premiere, on pay-per-view.
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