Flamengo misses out on over R$600,000 after Brazil’s World Cup exit | OneFootball

Four Flamengo players were at the disposal of the Brazilian National Team

The Brazilian National Team’s early elimination from the 2026 World Cup, confirmed in the 2-1 defeat to Norway, will cause financial losses to Flamengo’s coffers. With the setback against the Norwegian side last Sunday (05), the red-and-black club stops receiving the daily bonuses paid by FIFA for releasing players.

The amount will no longer be part of the budget for the rest of the season. Estimates point to a loss of R$ 619,000, a sum 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 about 5,000 dollars, approximately R$ 25,800 at the current exchange rate, per day for each called-up player. Thus, the payment continues while the player remains available to the national team in the tournament.

Brazil’s exit in the round of 16 ends the cycle of payments. Lucas Paquetá, Léo Pereira, Danilo, and Alex Sandro were part of Flamengo’s group of call-ups.

The premature end of Brazil’s run has a negative impact on the Red-and-Black club’s finances. The amount mentioned refers, at a 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 RED-AND-BLACK 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 in the elimination was felt in the creative sector.

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

On the other hand, other names had limited involvement in the competition. Left-back Alex Sandro played 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, ends 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 will return to Rio de Janeiro, but they will be given a few days off. After that, they will report back for training for the rest of the season.

DID OTHER PLAYERS ALSO BOW OUT OF THE COMPETITION?

The exodus of Flamengo players from the World Cup grew stronger. 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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