Flamengo miss out on over R$600k after Brazil's World Cup exit | OneFootball

Four Flamengo players were available to the Brazilian National Team

Brazil’s early elimination from the 2026 World Cup, confirmed in a 2-1 defeat to Norway, will cause financial losses for Flamengo’s coffers. With the setback against the Norwegian team last Sunday (05), the Rubro-Negro club stops receiving the daily bonuses paid by FIFA for releasing players.

The amount will no longer be added to the budget for the rest of the season. Estimates point to a loss of R$ 619,000, an amount that would have been guaranteed if Brazil had advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals.

HOW MUCH DID FLAMENGO LOSE FINANCIALLY WITH BRAZIL’S ELIMINATION?

FIFA allocates around 5,000 dollars, approximately R$ 25,800 at the current exchange rate, per day for each called-up player. Therefore, the payment is made while the player remains available to the national team in the tournament.

Brazil’s exit in the round of 16 brings the transfer cycle to an end. Lucas Paquetá, Léo Pereira, Danilo, and Alex Sandro were part of Flamengo’s list of call-ups.

The premature interruption of Brazil’s run creates a negative impact on the Rubro-Negro’s finances. The amount mentioned refers, at minimum, to the six additional days the players would have remained in the tournament, since the quarterfinal matches take place next Saturday (11).

HOW DID THE RUBRO-NEGRO PLAYERS PERFORM AT THE WORLD CUP?

The Flamengo players’ participation in the World Cup varied. Midfielder Lucas Paquetá played 237 minutes and established himself as a key piece before suffering an injury and missing the decisive match against the Norwegians. His absence was felt in the creative midfield during the elimination.

Defender/full-back Danilo also stood out. After starting the tournament on the bench, the experienced defender became an undisputed starter from the second match onward, playing 90 minutes in every appearance after that.

On the other hand, other names had limited involvement in the competition. Left-back Alex Sandro logged only eight minutes in the match against Scotland. Finally, center-back Léo Pereira, on a different path, did not take the field during the tournament, remaining an option in Carlo Ancelotti’s squad.

WHAT DOES THE ELIMINATION MEAN FOR FLAMENGO?

The defeat to Norway, marked by two goals from Haaland and a missed penalty by Bruno Guimarães, ended Brazil’s participation in the 2026 World Cup. Now, the focus shifts to the return of Flamengo’s quartet to Ninho do Urubu.

The players are returning to Rio de Janeiro, but they will receive a few days of rest. After that, they will report back for training with the rest of the season in mind.

DID OTHER PLAYERS ALSO EXIT THE COMPETITION?

The exodus of Flamengo players from the World Cup has grown. Arrascaeta, Varela, and De La Cruz left the competition in the group stage while representing Uruguay.

Gonzalo Plata also said goodbye to the tournament, being eliminated in the round of 32 with Ecuador. As a result, Flamengo’s only remaining representative is now Jorge Carrascal, with Colombia.

The Colombians take the field this Tuesday (07) at 5 p.m. (Brasília time) in a clash against Switzerland. The match is worth a place in the quarterfinals.

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