Flamengo starlet hails 'magical' year, eyes World Cup glory | OneFootball

Iago is one of the main names in Flamengo's youth categories

The under-20 team of Flamengo once again had a historic season in 2025, winning the Libertadores and the World Cup of the category. One of the main names of Mengão this year was Iago. Not surprisingly, the red-black 'sheriff' was called up by the Brazilian National Team for the Junior World Cup.

Captain of Flamengo, Iago will compete in his first World Cup, which will be held in Chile. Thus, the red-black defender reviewed the season and revealed his expectations for the world tournament.

What did Iago say?

— I am very happy. I think one of the most important moments of my life has been this year, since the beginning of January. I won the South American, Libertadores and World Cup with Flamengo, and now I will have the opportunity to play in a World Cup -, he said, before concluding:

— A very good mindset, humility we must always have, and now with the National Team, it's about working hard to arrive well in Chile and perform in the best way -, concluded Iago, in a press conference.

Did the Brazilian National Team call up another Flamengo player?

Besides Iago, coach Ramon Menezes called up another defender from Flamengo to represent the Brazilian National Team in the Under-20 World Cup: João Victor. The defenders, in fact, reported to Granja Comary, in Teresópolis, this Monday (22).

When is the Brazilian National Team's debut?

With João Victor and Iago available, Brazil debuts in the Under-20 World Cup on September 28, at 8 PM (Brasília time). The match takes place against Mexico. Then, Brazil returns to the field on October 1, at 8 PM (Brasília time), to face Morocco.

Finally, the Brazilian National Team closes Group C against Spain, on October 4, at 5 PM (Brasília time). All first-phase matches take place at the National Stadium of Chile, in Santiago.

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