Pedro honest on World Cup hopes: “At Flamengo, it’s possible…” | OneFootball

Flamengo thrashed Atlético-MG this Sunday (26), with two goals from Pedro

Flamengo’s 4-0 rout of Atlético-MG featured a standout performance from Pedro this Sunday (26). Afterward, the striker highlighted how he dreams of going to the World Cup, but needs to maintain his good form with the Rubro-Negro until the call-up.

— Today I was able to have a very good game individually, but also collectively. The whole team performed very well from the start of the first half. Of course, I’m still dreaming, I still believe until the very last day, until the final squad list, I will keep believing — said Pedro, who added:

— But the focus, as I always say, is to give my best at Flamengo, because if I’m doing well here, it will open up the chance for me to go to the national team. I hope I can keep this up until the call-up, and that goal is what I want — said the striker in the mixed zone.

When could Pedro be called up?

Brazil’s final squad announcement for the 2026 World Cup will take place on May 18, 2026. Until then, Mengão has six matches. So, the center forward hopes to hear his name called by Carlo Ancelotti for the tournament to be played in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

How did Flamengo beat Atlético-MG?

Arena MRV is in Minas Gerais, but the Rubro-Negro felt right at home. That way, the Most Beloved made light work of Atlético-MG and handed them a 4-0 defeat. Number 9, with two goals, along with Arrascaeta and Plata, found the net.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Leonardo Jardim on the touchline, Flamengo faces Estudiantes on Wednesday (29). The match, valid for the third round of the Libertadores group stage, kicks off at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time, in Argentina.

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