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Flamengo released nine players to their national teams for the World Cup

The national team squads have already been announced, and Flamengo released nine players for the World Cup. Among them is Gonzalo Plata, who boldly said Ecuador will reach the World Cup final, which begins on June 11.

— You have to get ready and bring plenty of clothes, we’ll be here until the end —, the Flamengo starter told the Ecuadorian press at the national team camp. As a result, the forward’s optimistic mindset was praised by fans on social media.

Does Ecuador have a chance of reaching the final?

The Ecuadorian National Team had the best qualifying campaign in the country’s history in the South American qualifiers during the pre-World Cup cycle. Plata and his teammates finished in second place, ahead of Brazil, for example, which came fifth. Ecuador, the national team of the Flamengo winger, is in Group E of the World Cup, where it shares favoritism with Germany. Curaçao and Ivory Coast round out the group.

Who else from Flamengo has been called up?

Besides Plata, Brazil took Danilo, Lucas Paquetá, Alex Sandro and Léo Pereira. The trio of De La Cruz, Varela and Arrascaeta is with Uruguay, while Colombia called up Jorge Carrascal.

Where will the World Cup take place?

The World Cup will have three host countries. The 48 national teams may play in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The opening match of the 2026 tournament will take place on Thursday the 11th. Brazil, however, will play on the 13th.

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