Léo Pereira set for 4th straight start under Ancelotti in Brazil v Egypt | OneFootball

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·5 de junio de 2026

Léo Pereira set for 4th straight start under Ancelotti in Brazil v Egypt

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What is Léo Pereira’s situation with the Brazilian National Team?


Called up for the first time to the Brazilian National Team in March of this year, Léo Pereira impressed coach Carlo Ancelotti and, as a result, secured a spot at the World Cup. In addition, against Egypt this Saturday (06), the Flamengo center back could start in every match he has played for the ‘Seleção’.

During the March FIFA international window, Léo Pereira started in the 2-1 loss to France and the 3-1 win over Croatia. In addition, in the penultimate friendly before the World Cup, the Flamengo defender was in the starting eleven in the 6-2 rout over Panama last Sunday (31).


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Will Léo Pereira start against Egypt?

A defender for the Brazilian National Team, Gabriel Magalhães reported fatigue upon joining the Brazilian National Team. As a result, Léo Pereira trained with the starting eleven this Thursday (04) and is expected to remain in Carlo Ancelotti’s starting lineup to face Egypt.

What about the other Flamengo players?

After starting against Panama, Alex Sandro will be replaced by Douglas Santos this Saturday (06). In addition, Lucas Paquetá will start against Egypt, as confirmed by Ancelotti this Friday (05). Finally, Danilo is expected to remain an option on the Brazilian National Team bench.

What is Brazil’s next match?

With Léo Pereira available, the Brazilian National Team faces Egypt this Saturday (06) in its final warm-up friendly before the World Cup. Kickoff is set for 7:00 PM (Brasília time), at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Brazil and Egypt through the website and social mediaHowever, Globo (free-to-air TV), SporTV (pay TV), and GE TV (YouTubewill broadcast the Brazilian National Team friendly.

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