Filipe Luís says what Brazil lack to be World Cup favourites | OneFootball

Brazil National Team opens against Morocco at the 2026 World Cup

The Brazilian National Team’s shaky moment raises doubts among fans. However, coach Filipe Luís believes that no team is a unanimous favorite for the World Cup. Therefore, the uncertainties are not exclusive to Brazil.

— Which national team today looks solid enough for you to say it is a major favorite? There isn’t one. Spain also doesn’t really know what to expect, Germany, Italy is in the playoffs, so it’s not easy for anyone. At the World Cup everyone wants to win, and I’m very happy — said the former Rubro-Negro coach, who added:

— Italy is not doing well, but even after winning a World Cup, what is easy is the next one. So Brazil will always go in as one of the favorites, and the important thing is that the players stay humble and manage to perform in the best way possible — he pointed out.

Why doesn’t Brazil inspire confidence?

Despite the idol’s assessment, the Brazilian National Team had a turbulent pre-World Cup cycle. That is because three coaches went through the Seleção, in addition to the removal of Edinaldo Pereira from the position of president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF).

The other factors were reflected in the team’s performances on the field. In the most recent friendly, for example, Carlo Ancelotti’s men lost to France even with one extra player throughout the second half.

When is the World Cup?

With Filipe Luís cheering them on, the international tournament takes place in June this year. Thus, the Seleção will make its debut against Morocco, in the United States, on the 13th of the month. Canada and Mexico are also hosting the event.

How is Flamengo doing without Filipe Luís?

With Leonardo Jardim, Flamengo continues preparing to face Red Bull Bragantino on April 2, after the FIFA international break. On that occasion, the match kicks off at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Estádio Cícero de Souza Marques, in the ninth round of the Brasileirão.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Bragantino through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão clash.

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