FIFA agrees, Flamengo benefits after Conmebol plea; why | OneFootball

What request did Conmebol make to FIFA?

The 2026 World Cup is approaching, and clubs are already planning for the possible loss of players to their national teams. Given this situation, Conmebol had a request accepted by FIFA, under which teams competing in the Libertadores and the Copa Sudamericana will not lose players in the final round of the competitions due to national team call-ups.

The sixth and final round of the group stage of Conmebol competitions is scheduled between May 25 and 29. With FIFA’s approval, teams will not be affected by having players included in the final squads of their respective national teams.

It is important to note that FIFA regulations provide for a 25-day rest and preparation period for called-up players. However, Article 25 includes a clause stating that in “final group-stage matches,” players could remain available for their clubs.

DID FLAMENGO BENEFIT FROM THIS CHANGE?

Flamengo is one of the Brazilian clubs playing in the Libertadores that will have players called up. As a result, the Rubro-Negro will have these ‘reinforcements’ available for the final match of the continental competition, against Cusco (PER), on May 26 (Tuesday), at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at the Maracanã.

WHICH FLAMENGO PLAYERS ARE EXPECTED TO GO TO THE WORLD CUP?

For the World Cup, Flamengo is expected to lose players to several national teams. For Brazil, Carlo Ancelotti has already confirmed Danilo on the list. Thus, in addition to the number 13, players such as Léo Pereira, Pedro, Lucas Paquetá, and Alex Sandro have a chance of making the ‘Seleção’ squad.

For Uruguay, Arrascaeta is racing against time to recover from surgery on his right collarbone. In short, in Bielsa’s squad, De La Cruz and Varela are certain to be on the list. Finally, Carrascal and Plata are also in contention to represent Colombia and Ecuador at the World Cup, respectively.

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