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Wesley is the only former Flamengo player involved in the match against Chile this Thursday (04)

The Brazilian National Team faces Chile this Thursday (04) at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at Maracanã, in the team's last match on home soil before the 2026 World Cup. For the match valid for the South American Qualifiers, coach Carlo Ancelotti announced the lineup, which includes a former Flamengo player: Wesley.

SEE THE BRAZILIAN NATIONAL TEAM LINEUP:

Starters: Alisson; Wesley, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães, Douglas Santos; Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães; Raphinha, Estêvão, João Pedro, Gabriel Martinelli.

Thus, right-back Wesley is the only former Flamengo player in Carlo Ancelotti's starting lineup for the match against Chile at Maracanã. It is worth mentioning that Vinicius Júnior is suspended and was not called up, while Alex Sandro was cut due to an injury. Samuel Lino is on the bench.

Meanwhile, in Chile, Erick Pulgar, who has been a regular presence in the team for years, was not called up. The Flamengo player is recovering from a recent surgery. Thus, the athlete is out of the country's last matches in the World Cup Qualifiers.

WHAT IS THE TEAMS' SITUATION?

The Brazilian National Team currently has 25 points, in third place in the World Cup Qualifiers and is already guaranteed a spot in next year's World Cup. Therefore, Brazil will play its last match on home soil before the competition in North America in 2026.

On the other hand, Chile is in a very difficult situation in the World Cup Qualifiers. This is because the Chilean National Team has only 10 points, is at the bottom of the competition, and no longer has mathematical chances. In other words, it is eliminated from the 2026 World Cup.

WHEN IS THE MATCH?

The Brazilian National Team faces Chile this Thursday (04) at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at Maracanã, in a match valid for the 17th round of the World Cup Qualifiers. Coluna do Fla provides all the information about the match. Additionally, TV Globo on open television, GE TV on YouTube, and SporTV via pay-per-view will also broadcast the game.

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