Colombia call on Flamengo star to boost World Cup 2026 hopes

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·4 September 2025

Colombia call on Flamengo star to boost World Cup 2026 hopes

See What Colombia Needs to Secure a Spot in the Next World Cup

The September FIFA International Break will be crucial in determining which South American countries will ‘stamp their passports’ for the 2026 World Cup. At the moment, Colombia is still in the fight and will count on the reinforcement of Jorge Carrascal from Flamengo.

WHAT ARE COLOMBIA’S NEXT MATCHES IN THE QUALIFIERS?

Colombia is currently in sixth place in the group stage, with 22 points. Looking at the current scenario, the national team still has two more games to achieve this feat. The first and most decisive will take place this Thursday (04) in front of the country’s fans.

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At 8:30 PM (Brasília time) this Thursday (04), Colombia will host Bolivia at 8:30 PM (Brasília time) in Barranquilla. If they win, and depending on other results, the Colombians will ‘stamp’ their ticket to the 2026 World Cup. Finally, Carrascal’s team will close out the Qualifiers away from home in a match against Venezuela on September 9, at the same time.

SEE THE MATCHES 09/04 – Colombia vs Bolivia – 8:30 PM – Barranquilla 09/09 – Venezuela vs Colombia – 8:30 PM – Maturín *All times are Brasília time.

WHAT IS THE SITUATION OF JORGE CARRASCAL, FROM FLAMENGO, IN THE COLOMBIAN NATIONAL TEAM?

Even with little time at Flamengo, Carrascal has already made his first impressions and earned a spot on Colombia’s call-up list. Training normally with his teammates, there is an expectation to see if the Mengão player will start among the starters this Thursday (04) against Chile. In addition to Flamengo’s midfielder, the country also features some familiar faces, including John Arias, formerly of Fluminense, and James Rodríguez.

WHICH FLAMENGO PLAYERS WERE CALLED UP DURING THE FIFA INTERNATIONAL BREAK?

In addition to Carrascal, other Flamengo players were called up during this FIFA break. Arrascaeta, Varela, and Viña are with Uruguay, while Samuel Lino and Plata are playing for the Brazilian and Ecuadorian national teams, respectively. Finally, after this period ends, the players will return and be available to Filipe Luís.

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