Coluna do Fla
·1 de junio de 2026
Danilo explains dream of Brazil hexa at the World Cup

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·1 de junio de 2026

Brazil beat Panama 6-2 on Sunday (31) at the Maracanã in a friendly as preparation for the World Cup. One of the captains of the Brazil National Team, Danilo started the game on the bench but came on in the second half. After the big win, the defender spoke about how he can help the team in its quest for a sixth world title.
— Playing, being on the pitch, playing football, dedicating myself and delivering results, which is the most important thing. Obviously, the experience and everything we can help with off the pitch, I know that’s important, but that’s not the only reason I’m here — he said.
In addition, Danilo also spoke openly about the Brazil National Team’s chances of winning the long-awaited sixth title at this year’s World Cup: “We always do. Brazil always has a chance. We have important players, a young squad, with a lot of energy, a lot of power in our legs, and we hope that can help us achieve our dreams,” he said.
Finally, Danilo spoke about the Brazil National Team’s farewell at the Maracanã, the stage of great joys for the defender with Flamengo: “It’s beautiful, it’s a beautiful setting. I’m obviously used to playing here at the Maracanã every week. It’s a different atmosphere, a really great energy. And I think every player has to get the most out of it, make the most of it, because we don’t get this opportunity very often. May it give us energy in the pursuit of our dream,” he concluded.
In short, four Flamengo players took part in the Brazil National Team’s win over Panama. Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro started the match in the lineup. Lucas Paquetá and Danilo, meanwhile, came on in the second half. The midfielder even scored one of Brazil’s goals.
The Brazil National Team returns to the pitch next Saturday (06), when it faces Egypt, already in the United States. The match will be the final warm-up friendly before the World Cup. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. (Brasília time), with live coverage on Rede Globo on free-to-air TV.
On the other hand, the Flamengo squad is on vacation until June 19, when the players report back to Ninho do Urubu. So that the players do not lose match fitness during the World Cup period, the Rubro-Negro club planned a “mid-season training camp” in Portugal, with three friendlies scheduled.
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