Flamengo confirm match against Olimpia during the World Cup | OneFootball

When will the friendly between Flamengo and Olimpia (PAR) take place?

Flamengo are playing a series of three friendlies in Portugal, where the Rubro-Negro are holding their mid-season training camp during the World Cup. In addition, Mengão have confirmed one more match before the Brazilian calendar resumes, against Olimpia (PAR).

This is because, on July 17 (Friday), Flamengo will play a friendly against Olimpia. The match will take place at 8:00 p.m. (Brasília time) at Mané Garrincha Stadium in Brasília. Therefore, it will be Mengão’s final match before official competitions resume.

When is Flamengo’s first official match after the World Cup?

Flamengo’s first official match after the World Cup is scheduled for July 22. On that occasion, Leonardo Jardim’s team will face Chapecoense at Arena Condá in a match valid for the 19th round of the Brasileirão.

What are Flamengo’s friendlies in Portugal?

Before facing Olimpia, Flamengo will play three friendlies in Portugal. The first takes place this Friday (03) against River Plate. Right after that, on Wednesday (08), the Rubro-Negro will take on Lausanne-Sport (SUI). Finally, Mengão will wrap up their European mid-season camp on July 11 with a match against Benfica (POR).

Where can you watch Flamengo vs River Plate?

For fans who want to follow it, the friendly between Flamengo and River Plate will be broadcast on Band (free-to-air TV), GE TV (YouTube), SporTV (subscription channel), and Premiere (pay-per-view). In addition, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about Mengão’s mid-season camp through its website, YouTube, and social media.

Why did Flamengo decide to play friendlies during the World Cup?

Flamengo’s goal is to keep the squad physically ready as soon as the season resumes after the World Cup. In this way, the friendlies are meant to prepare the Rubro-Negro players for the run of matches in the final stretch of 2026.

It is worth noting that Flamengo are still alive in both the Brasileirão and the Copa Libertadores. In the national league, the Rubro-Negro sit in second place with 34 points. In the continental tournament, Leonardo Jardim’s team had the best overall record in the group stage and will face Cruzeiro in the round of 16.

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