Ancelotti calls up 2 Flamengo players and 16 others for the World Cup | OneFootball

The World Cup will be held between June and July

The World Cup is approaching, and the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) is working behind the scenes to finalize the list of call-ups. Thus, before the official announcement, coach Carlo Ancelotti has secured two players from Flamengo and 16 other players.

According to information from ESPN Brazil, Ancelotti highlighted that the full-back Alex Sandro and midfielder Lucas Paquetá are practically guaranteed for the World Cup. Therefore, the red-black team has raised the alert to monitor the athletes during the World Cup.

WHO ARE THE NAMES?

Besides the players Alex Sandro and Lucas Paquetá from Flamengo, the list includes goalkeeper Alisson; defenders Marquinhos, Militão, and Gabriel Magalhães; and Douglas Santos, another full-back. In the midfield, there are Casemiro, Andrey Santos, and Bruno Guimarães.

Finally, the list includes Rodrygo, João Pedro, Vinícius Júnior, Luiz Henrique, Raphinha, Estevão, Gabriel Martinelli, and Matheus Cunha. It is worth mentioning that the Brazilian National Team will need to call up 26 players for the World Cup.

WHEN IS THE WORLD CUP?

The World Cup starts in June this year and runs until July. The tournament will be held in three host countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Finally, it is worth mentioning that the tournament has changed its regulations and will feature more teams, increasing from 32 to 48 participants.

Brazil will debut in the World Cup on June 13, at 7 PM (Brasília time), against Morocco. Then, on 06/19, they will face Haiti at 10 PM (Brasília time). Finally, they will conclude the first phase on 06/24 against Scotland at 7 PM (Brasília time).

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