World Cup: Flamengo miss out on million-pound windfall after Wesley cut | OneFootball

How much would Flamengo have received with Wesley’s presence at the World Cup?

Roma (ENG) full-back Wesley had to be withdrawn from the World Cup after suffering a grade three injury to his left thigh. As a result, Flamengo, which would have received a windfall from the youngster’s presence in the tournament, will miss out on a multimillion-dollar payment from FIFA.

This is because FIFA determined that it will pay clubs five thousand dollars (R$ 25.7 thousand) per day for each player called up. As such, the organization’s benefits program includes any team that has had a link with the player in the last 24 months, that is, since June 11, 2024.

Thus, since Wesley was under contract with Flamengo until July 2025, when he transferred to Roma, Rubro-Negro would have received around 2.7 thousand dollars (R$ 14 thousand) per day. However, with the full-back being cut due to injury, FIFA will not have to pay the amount to Mengão.

How much will Flamengo receive from FIFA?

Flamengo had nine players called up by their national teams for the 2026 World Cup. In other words, FIFA will pay Fla R$ 231.3 thousand per day. In addition, considering only the group stage, Flamengo will receive around 1.44 million dollars (R$ 7.4 million). Finally, that amount could increase if Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Uruguay advance to the knockout stage.

Which Flamengo players were called up for the World Cup?

Four Flamengo players were called up by Carlo Ancelotti to represent the Brazil national team: Danilo, Alex Sandro, Léo Pereira, and Lucas Paquetá. In addition, Uruguay called up Arrascaeta, De La Cruz, and Varela, while Colombia included Jorge Carrascal. Finally, Gonzalo Plata is available for Ecuador.

What is Flamengo’s plan?

At the moment, the Flamengo squad is enjoying a vacation due to the break in the calendar caused by the World Cup. Mengão’s next commitment in 2026 is scheduled for July 22, against Chapecoense, in the 19th round of the Brasileirão.

Before that, however, Flamengo will hold a mid-season training camp in Portugal, including three friendlies. In Portuguese territory, Rubro-Negro will face Falkirk (SCO), Birmingham (ENG), and Benfica (POR).

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