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Colombia is still playing in the World Cup round of 16

The World Cup round of 16 is in full swing. However, after Brazil’s elimination against Norway, only one Flamengo player is still alive in the tournament. That is Jorge Carrascal, who represents the Colombian National Team.

In short, Colombia finished top of the group stage after beating Uzbekistan 3-0 and the Democratic Republic of the Congo 1-0. Closing out Group K, the Colombian National Team also drew 0-0 with Portugal.

Afterward, Colombia beat Ghana 1-0 in the knockout stage, in the World Cup round of 32. As a result, the Colombian National Team is now preparing to play Switzerland in the round of 16, with Jorge Carrascal available.

When is Colombia’s match?

It is worth noting that the Colombian National Team faces Switzerland this Tuesday (07). The match kicks off at 5:00 p.m. Brasília time at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada. In short, Rede Globo (free-to-air TV), SporTV (pay TV), as well as Ge TV and Cazé TV, both on YouTube, will broadcast the World Cup round of 16 clash.

Which Flamengo players were eliminated from the World Cup?

It is important to highlight that the first Flamengo players eliminated from the 2026 World Cup were Arrascaeta, De La Cruz, and Varela. That is because the Uruguayan National Team said goodbye to the tournament in the group stage.

Meanwhile, Gonzalo Plata’s Ecuador was eliminated from the World Cup after losing 2-0 to Mexico. However, the Ecuadorian National Team’s exit from the tournament came in the round of 32. Finally, Brazil, featuring Lucas Paquetá, Léo Pereira, Danilo, and Alex Sandro, left the competition in the round of 16.

In short, the Brazilian National Team lost 2-1 to Norway in the World Cup round of 16 last Sunday (05). As a result, eight Flamengo players are returning early to the club. The expectation is that the players will rejoin the squad before the clash with Chapecoense.

When is Flamengo’s next match?

It is worth noting that Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (08) to face Lausanne Sports (SUI) in the second friendly of the midseason break. In short, the ball starts rolling at 4:30 p.m. Brasília time at Estádio Algarve in Portugal.

After facing River Plate and Lausanne Sports, Flamengo will wrap up its friendlies in Portugal against Benfica (POR) next Saturday (11), starting at 3:30 p.m. Brasília time. However, after returning to Brazil, the club will have one more “unofficial” commitment.

That is because Flamengo confirmed a friendly in the Federal District on July 17 against Olimpia (PAR). The match will take place at Mané Garrincha Stadium, starting at 8:00 p.m. Brasília time. The game is part of the club’s midseason schedule and will be the team’s final commitment before the resumption of official competitions in the second half of 2026.

When does Flamengo officially return to action?

Finally, Flamengo will only return to the field on July 22. On that occasion, the club will face Chapecoense in a match valid for the 19th round of the Brazilian Championship. In addition, the clash will be played away from home at Arena Condá. As a result, the expectation is that the players called up to national teams will be available for the match.

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