Pedro still in with a World Cup shout, up against 3 rivals | OneFootball

Pedro competes for a spot with Endrick, Igor Thiago, and Richarlison

The World Cup is approaching, and the Brazilian National Team is still looking for a center forward to include in the final squad list, which will be announced on May 18. As a result, Pedro, a striker for Flamengo, still has a chance of going to the World Cup, but he is competing for a spot with other names.

According to journalist Diogo Dantas, Pedro is competing for a spot with Igor Thiago, Richarlison, and Endrick. Finally, the Rubro-Negro striker was included in all the preliminary lists. Under Ancelotti, he was only not called up because he was not playing or was injured.

At the end of 2025, Carlo Ancelotti hinted that he would like to call up Flamengo’s number 9 if the player had not broken his arm against Racing (ARG) in the Copa Libertadores. After that, Pedro lost ground in the Brazilian National Team.

WHAT IS THE SITUATION OF BRAZIL’S CENTER FORWARD?

At the moment, Endrick has been the main name for the Brazilian National Team in that position, given that he has been playing regularly for Lyon (FRA). On the other hand, Igor Thiago is the Premier League’s second-leading scorer, with 21 goals for Brentford (ENG), while Richarlison of Tottenham (ENG) is also in the running.

HOW IS PEDRO’S SEASON GOING?

Pedro has once again become a key player for Flamengo after the arrival of coach Leonardo Jardim. That is because the center forward has scored five goals and provided one assist in eight matches under the Portuguese coach.

WHEN WILL THE FINAL LIST BE ANNOUNCED?

Therefore, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) will announce the final World Cup squad list on May 18 in Rio de Janeiro. As such, it is expected that Léo Pereira and Danilo, both from Flamengo, will be included in the squad.

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