Gustavo Gómez targets titles with Palmeiras and Paraguay in 2026 | OneFootball

The defender Gustavo Gómez enters his ninth season with Palmeiras in 2026, with the expectation of lifting a trophy for the club and competing in the World Cup for Paraguay. The Palmeiras captain shared his expectations for the year and wants the team to be strong from the start of the Paulista Championship to compete for the title.

“We have many goals ahead, it's an important year for all of us here. The Paulista Championship is starting soon, and our focus and goal is always to fight to win. We've been reaching the finals, winning, and always competing well for a few years now. The Brasileirão will also start soon. So, we are working very seriously in this pre-season to quickly get into the game rhythm and be in the best shape for the first matches,” he revealed.

The changes made by the CBF to the Brazilian football calendar forced the clubs' season to start earlier. Palmeiras returned last Sunday and will debut in the Paulistão on Saturday. At the end of the month, they will also start competing in the Brazilian Championship.

“There are only a few days of preparation, but we have been training physically for a while, about 15 days or so, training in the best way. We will do our best in the first game, seek the first victory, and then continue on this path,” he declared.

On New Year's Eve, Gustavo Gómez was active and posted a video on his social media, training on a field, days before the team's return. Consistent, the defender is the outfield player with the most minutes on the field since 2020 in world football.

Gustavo Gómez aims to compete in the World Cup

Between June and July this year, the World Cup will take place, to be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Gómez is eager to compete in the tournament for Paraguay, which secured its spot after 16 years. The Palmeiras leader was part of the national team's campaign in the Qualifiers.

“Then there's also the World Cup, which is very important for my country, returning after 16 years. So we have a lot of expectations ahead,” he projected.

Next Palmeiras match

Portuguesa vs. Palmeiras Competition: Paulista Championship (1st round) Date and time: January 10, 2026 (Saturday), at 8:30 PM (Brasília time) Location: Canindé Stadium

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