Léo Pereira opens up on his Brazil World Cup hopes | OneFootball

What did Léo Pereira say about playing in the World Cup?

The Brazilian National Team has Léo Pereira on its radar for the 2026 World Cup. Even so, the Flamengo center back revealed that he has not been thinking about the tournament, only about games for the Most Beloved.

— I’m not even thinking about that, man. I’m only thinking about Flamengo. I have to do my best here — said Léo Pereira in the mixed zone after Flamengo’s win over Cusco in the Libertadores.

Was the Flamengo center back recently called up to the Brazilian National Team?

Yes! Coach Carlo Ancelotti called up Léo Pereira for the friendlies against France and Croatia. The player was on the field for the full 90 minutes in both matches and earned the trust of the Italian coach.

The defender, in fact, has a strong chance of playing in the World Cup for the Brazilian National Team. According to ESPN, the Flamengo center back is one of the players guaranteed a spot on Brazil’s final squad for the tournament.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Flamengo face Fluminense this Saturday (11) at the Maracanã in the 11th round of the Brazilian Championship. The match is scheduled for 6:30 PM (Brasília time), with live coverage on Premiere via pay-per-view.

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