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Jorge Carrascal available for the Colombian National Team

The 2026 World Cup continues at full speed this Wednesday (17), with four matches kicking off the first round of the group stage. For Flamengo fans, the highlight of the day is the debut of the Colombian National Team, who face Uzbekistan in Group K.

What World Cup matches are on today?

*Match times in Brasília time

What are the details of the Portugal vs Congo match?

In short, Portugal and Congo face each other this Wednesday (17), starting at 2:00 PM (Brasília time), at Houston Stadium, in the United States. The match is valid for the first round of Group K of the 2026 World Cup.

It is worth noting that Portugal, this year, is counting on Cristiano Ronaldo’s sixth World Cup appearance. At 41 years old, the Portuguese star is aiming to win his first World Cup title representing his country. On the other hand, the Democratic Republic of the Congo returns to the competition after 52 years.

And what about the England vs Croatia match?

In short, England and Croatia face each other this Wednesday, starting at 5:00 PM (Brasília time), in Dallas, United States. The match is valid for the first round of Group L of the 2026 World Cup. It is worth noting that Globo, on free-to-air TV, as well as SporTV (subscription channel) and GE TV (YouTube), will broadcast the match.

England comes into the World Cup as runner-up of Euro 2024. In addition, the English National Team is playing in its 17th World Cup and is looking to end a 60-year drought without lifting the trophy. Croatia, meanwhile, is making its seventh appearance in the tournament.

What are the details of the Ghana vs Panama match?

Currently, Ghana and Panama are preparing to face off starting at 10:00 PM (Brasília time) this Wednesday (17). The match takes place at Toronto Field Stadium in Canada, valid for the first round of Group L of the World Cup.

Ghana is making its fifth World Cup appearance. Since debuting in the competition in 2006, the national team only missed out in 2018. Panama, meanwhile, is playing in the World Cup for the second time. In addition, the Panamanian National Team is still searching for its first win in the history of the tournament.

What are the details of the Uzbekistan vs Colombia clash?

Finally, wrapping up Wednesday’s (17) World Cup matches, Colombia, featuring Jorge Carrascal of Flamengo, faces Uzbekistan starting at 11:00 PM (Brasília time). In addition, the teams will meet at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico, in a match valid for the first round of Group K.

It is worth noting that Jorge Carrascal is not expected to start in Colombia’s World Cup debut. So far, coach Néstor Lorenzo’s likely lineup is as follows: Camilo Vargas; Daniel Muñoz, Davinson Sánchez, Jhon Lucumí, Johan Mojica; Jefferson Lerma, Gustavo Puerta; Jhon Arias, James Rodríguez, Luis Díaz; Luis Suárez.

Are there other Fla players at the World Cup this Wednesday (17)?

No! It is important to point out that, this Wednesday (17), only Jorge Carrascal is representing Flamengo at the 2026 World Cup. In short, in total, the Rubro-Negro club had nine players called up for this year’s World Cup.

While Carlo Ancelotti called up Danilo, Lucas Paquetá, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro, Marcelo Bielsa, of Ecuador, called up Arrascaeta, De La Cruz and Varela. Finally, Ecuador has Plata and Colombia has Jorge Carrascal.

It is important to highlight that the Brazilian National Team opened its World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against Morocco last Saturday (13). Ecuador, meanwhile, lost 1-0 to Ivory Coast on Sunday (14), while Uruguay drew 1-1 with Saudi Arabia on Monday (15).

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