Today's World Cup matches: South Africa face Canada in round of 32 | OneFootball

Flamengo still has six players in the World Cup

The World Cup round of 32 begins this Sunday (28) at 4:00 p.m. (Brasília time) with South Africa and Canada. The ball will roll at SoFi Stadium in the United States. The knockout match will be broadcast by SBT (free-to-air TV) and Cazé TV (YouTube). The referee for the clash between South Africans and Canadians is Portuguese official João Pinheiro. From this stage on, extra time and penalties may occur.

What are the likely lineups?

South Africa: Ronwen Williams; Mudau, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Okon and Modiba; Mokoena, Mbatha, Sithole and Mofokeng; Maseko and Makgopa.

Canada: Crépeau; Alistair Johnston, Cornelius, Luc de Fougerolles and Alphonso Davies (Laryea); Eustáquio, Ahmed, Buchanan and Millar; Jonathan David and Larin.

Are there any Flamengo players in the match?

Flamengo still has six players in the World Cup. That is because Lucas Paquetá, Alex Sandro, Léo Pereira and Danilo are with the Brazilian National Team. Gonzalo Plata and Jorge Carrascal are with Ecuador and Colombia, respectively.

Arrascaeta, De La Cruz and Varela, however, are out of the World Cup. That is because Spain won 1-0, which eliminated Uruguay from Group H. The trio will have ten days off before reporting back to Fla.

Who will Brazil face in the round of 32?

The red-and-black quartet is available to Carlo Ancelotti for the match between Brazil and Japan starting at 2:00 p.m. (Brasília time) this Monday (29). The winner will face the result of Norway vs. Ivory Coast in the round of 16.

How is Flamengo doing during the World Cup?

While the 2026 World Cup is taking place, the Most Beloved is getting ready to travel to Europe. That is because Leonardo Jardim’s squad will play in the Algarve Tournament, a friendly competition that Mengo will use as a mid-season break.

Thus, the three friendlies will prepare Fla for the return of official action. After all, the Brasileirão was paused with Mengão in second place, while the Copa Libertadores is in the round of 16.

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