Ancelotti to watch Flamengo v Athletico-PR before naming Brazil World Cup squad

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·16 May 2026

Ancelotti to watch Flamengo v Athletico-PR before naming Brazil World Cup squad

Ancelotti will be at Flamengo v Athletico-PR on Sunday, then name Brazil’s World Cup squad on Monday 18.

According to Coluna Do Fla, the Campeonato Brasileiro round 16 fixture is set for Sunday 17 at 19:30 Brasília time at Arena da Baixada.

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It will be the last match he watches from the stands.

One dilemma for the Italian is Pedro, who has never been called up by him but still has a strong chance of making the final list. The Flamengo striker has scored nine times in the club’s past 17 matches and supplied two assists.

Danilo is already assured of a place. Lucas Paquetá, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro are also well regarded for inclusion. Samuel Lino and Léo Ortiz are outside contenders who continue to hope for a spot.

Source: Coluna Do Fla