Coluna do Fla
·16 June 2026
When is the next World Cup match with a Flamengo player in action?

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·16 June 2026

The 2026 World Cup continues at full speed this Tuesday (16), with three matches kicking off the first round of the group stage. However, no Flamengo player will take the field. It is worth noting that the Rubro-Negro club has players representing four national teams.
In short, Fla had a total of nine players called up for the 2026 World Cup. While Carlo Ancelotti called up Danilo, Lucas Paquetá, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro, Uruguay manager Marcelo Bielsa called up Arrascaeta, De La Cruz and Varela. Finally, Ecuador have Plata and Colombia have Jorge Carrascal.
It is worth remembering that the Brazilian National Team opened their World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against Morocco last Saturday (13). On the other hand, Ecuador lost 1-0 to Ivory Coast, while Uruguay drew 1-1 with Saudi Arabia on Monday (15).
So far, only Jorge Carrascal's Colombia have not yet debuted at the 2026 World Cup. However, this Wednesday (17), the Colombian National Team take the field to face Uzbekistan in a Group K match. Finally, the clash will take place at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico.
It should be noted that the Colombia vs Uzbekistan match will be broadcast live on TV Globo on free-to-air television. In addition, SporTV (pay TV), GETV (GloboPlay), and CazéTV on YouTube will also air the debut of Jorge Carrascal's team in the World Cup.
It is worth highlighting that, so far, five Flamengo players have featured in the 2026 World Cup. Lucas Paquetá started in Brazil's match against Morocco, while Danilo came on during the game. On the other hand, Gonzalo Plata was among Ecuador's starting eleven in the defeat to Ivory Coast.
In addition, Varela started for Uruguay against Saudi Arabia, while De La Cruz came on in the second half. Finally, those who have not yet played are: Arrascaeta (calf injury), Alex Sandro and Léo Pereira, by Carlo Ancelotti's decision, as well as Carrascal, who had not played up to this Tuesday (16).
*Flamengo players called up **Second match for Jorge Carrascal's Colombia
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.


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