Flamengo to receive about R$500,000 a day during the World Cup

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·2 June 2026

Flamengo to receive about R$500,000 a day during the World Cup

FIFA will pay clubs $11,000 per day for each called-up player

Flamengo had nine players called up by their national teams for the 2026 World Cup. As a result, as compensation for their absences, FIFA will pay clubs $11,000 (R$ 55,000) per day for each called-up player.

In other words, FIFA will pay Flamengo R$ 495,000 per day due to the nine players called up. Therefore, considering only the group stage, which will last 17 days, the Rubro-Negro will receive R$ 8.4 million. Finally, the amount could increase if Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Uruguay advance to the knockout stage.

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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 has Jorge Carrascal. Finally, Gonzalo Plata is at Ecuador’s disposal.

Could Flamengo have more players called up?

One Flamengo player still has an outside chance of playing in the World Cup: Pedro. That is because Neymar suffered a calf muscle injury and, if he does not recover in time for the tournament, he could be cut by Carlo Ancelotti. If that happens, Mengão’s number 9 would appear as one of the Italian coach’s options.

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 call-ups for the tournament. Right behind the Rubro-Negro, Palmeiras, Atlético-MG, Grêmio, and Internacional round out the top five.

Flamengo: 9 called up Palmeiras: 7 called up Atlético-MG: 4 called up Grêmio: 2 called up Internacional: 2 called up Botafogo, Corinthians, Santos, São Paulo, Fluminense, Vasco, Athletico-PR, and Bragantino: 1 called up

What is Flamengo’s current situation?

At the moment, Flamengo’s squad is enjoying a vacation due to the break in the calendar because of the World Cup. Mengão’s next commitment 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. Thus, on Portuguese soil, the Rubro-Negro will face Falkirk (SCO), Birmingham (ENG), and Benfica (POR).

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.