Pedro goes clear as Brasileirão top scorer after Flamengo v Athletico-PR | OneFootball

Pedro awaits possible call-up for the 2026 World Cup

Flamengo were held to a 1-1 draw with Athletico-PR this Sunday (17), in the 16th round of the Brasileirão. The scorer of the goal that saved Mengão from defeat, Pedro became the league’s outright top scorer.

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With the goal scored this Sunday (16), Pedro reached nine goals in the Brazilian Championship. As a result, Flamengo’s No. 9 moved ahead of Kevin Viveros of Athletico-PR and John Kennedy of Fluminense, who both have eight goals.

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It is also worth noting that Pedro is also Flamengo’s outright top scorer in the 2026 season. So far, the No. 9 has played 29 matches, with 17 goals and four assists. The striker has therefore established himself as an undisputed starter under Leonardo Jardim.

What is Pedro’s situation?

Included in Brazil’s preliminary list, Pedro is waiting to see whether Carlo Ancelotti will call him up for the 2026 World Cup. This Monday (18), the Italian coach will announce the 26 names who will represent the Brazilian National Team in the world tournament.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Pedro available, Flamengo now turn their focus back to the Libertadores. This Wednesday (20), the Rubro-Negro face Estudiantes (ARG) at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, in the fifth round of the tournament.

So, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Estudiantes through YouTube, the website and social networks. However, Globo (free-to-air TV), GE TV (YouTube) and Paramount+ (streaming) will broadcast the Libertadores match.

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