Flamengo coach helped Cape Verde qualify for the World Cup | OneFootball

Flamengo released nine players to their respective national teams to play in the World Cup

Cape Verde will play in the World Cup for the first time in its history. The qualification came after a little help from Leonardo Jardim, Flamengo’s coach and former Cruzeiro manager. That is because the national team coach did an exchange with the Portuguese manager in Minas Gerais in 2025.

In July, Pedro Brito “Bubista” spent a few days at the training center of the Minas Gerais club, coached by Jardim. Then, in October of the same year, the Cape Verde national team beat Eswatini 3-0 and secured a spot in the World Cup by finishing top of Group D in the African qualifiers.

When does Cape Verde play in the World Cup?

The country, which has just over 500,000 inhabitants, will play in the World Cup for the first time on Monday (15). Cape Verde and Spain face off in Miami (USA) in Group H, starting at 1 p.m. Brasília time.

Is there anyone from Flamengo in the Brazil national team?

The Brazil national team called up Léo Pereira, Danilo, Alex Sandro and Paquetá. Uruguay called up Arrascaeta, De La Cruz and Varela. Jorge Carrascal is with Colombia, while Gonzalo Plata is with Ecuador for the World Cup.

And what is Leonardo Jardim doing?

The coach and the other players who were not called up are on break. In July, however, Flamengo will hold its mid-season training camp in Portugal. In the coach’s home country, Mengo will play three friendlies before returning to official action on July 22.

On that date, Mais Querido will face Chapecoense in Chapecó. The match, valid for the 19th round of the Brasileirão, marks the return of the battle for the top spot between Fla and Palmeiras, with 34 and 41 points respectively.

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