Flamengo outdo European giants in World Cup call-up rankings

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·3 June 2026

Flamengo outdo European giants in World Cup call-up rankings

How many Flamengo players were called up for the World Cup?

Flamengo has one of the strongest squads in world football. It is no surprise, then, that nine Rubro-Negro players were called up by their national teams for the 2026 World Cup. As a result, Mengão is the 18th club with the most players selected for the global tournament.

With nine representatives at the World Cup, Flamengo surpassed European giants, such as Chelsea (ENG), Benfica (POR), and Inter Milan. It is worth noting that the team with the most players called up for the global tournament is Manchester City (ENG), with 19 players.

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Which teams have the most players called up for the World Cup?

1st Manchester City (ENG) – 19 2nd Bayern Munich (GER) – 18 3rd Arsenal (ENG) – 16 3rd PSG (FRA) – 16 5th Barcelona (ESP) – 15 6th Al-Hilal (KSA) – 12 6th Atlético de Madrid (ESP) – 12 6th Crystal Palace (ENG) – 12 6th Manchester United (ENG) – 12 10th Borussia Dortmund (GER) – 11 10th Galatasaray (TUR) – 11 10th Liverpool (ENG) – 11 13th Fenerbahçe (TUR) – 10 13th Milan (ITA) – 10 13th PSV (NED) – 10 13th Real Madrid (ESP) – 10 13th Slavia Prague (CZE) – 10 18th Al Ahly (EGY) – 9 18th Al-Ahli (KSA) – 9 18th Al Nassr (KSA) – 9 18th Aston Villa (ENG) – 9 18th Flamengo – 9 18th Sunderland (ENG) – 9

Which Flamengo players were called up for the World Cup?

Four Flamengo players were called up by Carlo Ancelotti to represent the Brazil national team: Danilo, Alex Sandro, Léo Pereira, and Lucas Paquetá. In addition, Uruguay called up Arrascaeta, De La Cruz, and Varela, while Colombia will have Jorge Carrascal. Finally, Gonzalo Plata is part of Ecuador’s squad.

Is Flamengo the Brazilian club with the most players called up for the World Cup?

Yes! With nine players in the World Cup, Flamengo is the Brazilian club with the most players called up for the global tournament. Right behind the Rubro-Negro, Palmeiras, Atlético-MG, Grêmio, and Internacional round out the top five.

What is Flamengo’s current situation?

At the moment, the Flamengo squad is enjoying its vacation due to the break in the calendar caused by the World Cup. Mengão’s next match in 2026 is scheduled for July 22, against Chapecoense, in the 19th round of the Brasileirão.

Before that, however, Flamengo will hold a mid-season training camp in Portugal, including three friendlies. There, the Rubro-Negro will face Falkirk (SCO), Birmingham (ENG), and Benfica.

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