Corinthians' Renato Gregório named world's best after Brazil title | OneFootball

Corinthians had a representative at the top of world Down Futsal. Renato Gregório, a player for the black-and-white side, was named the best player of the World Cup after standing out in the campaign that ended with the Brazilian National Team’s fourth consecutive title.

The achievement was confirmed last Saturday (19) in Mérida, Mexico. In the final, Brazil faced Argentina and gave its rival no chance, winning 10-1 to lift the trophy once again. The national team finished the tournament with a 100% record.

In addition to the team title, Renato played a standout role throughout the competition. The Corinthians player scored 26 goals in six matches, averaging more than four goals per game, and ended the World Cup by receiving the individual award for best player of the tournament.

Fourth World Cup and fourth individual award

His performance in Mexico extended Renato Gregório’s remarkable run with the Brazilian National Team. The player has been part of all four of the country’s world titles and, according to information released by Corinthians, was also chosen as the best player of the tournament in each of them.

Brazil began this title streak in 2019 and went on to win the Down Futsal World Cup again in the 2022 and 2024 editions. Now, in 2026, the victory over Argentina secured a fourth straight title.

As a result, Renato leaves Mexico with his fourth world title and his fourth award as the competition’s best player, maintaining an individual streak that has accompanied the national team’s entire victorious run in the tournament.

The season has also brought titles with Corinthians

This international recognition adds to the performances the player has delivered in the black-and-white shirt throughout 2026. Months before the World Cup, Renato had already been a key figure in another major title.

In July, the player took part in Corinthians’ campaign in the Down Futsal Copa do Brasil, held in Maceió. Timão won the title, and Renato finished the competition with 28 goals, also securing the top scorer award.

His performance also brought two more individual honors: the Corinthians player was chosen as the best player of the entire competition and also as the best player of the final.

At 28 years old, Renato Gregório has therefore put together a season marked by achievements with both Corinthians and the Brazilian National Team. After lifting the Copa do Brasil with the club, the player ended his World Cup campaign with 26 goals, a fourth straight title with Brazil, and another award as the competition’s best player.

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