Palmeiras to have Brazil squad representative at World Cup, meet him | OneFootball

Palmeiras will be represented in the Brazil National Team during the 2026 World Cup, but not on the pitch. One of the club’s most beloved and respected professionals, Serginho, Verdão’s massage therapist since 1998, will be part of the Brazilian delegation at the tournament and will experience his third World Cup.

A member of the Brazil National Team staff since July 2014, Serginho was present at the 2018 World Cup in Russia and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Now, in 2026, he will once again represent Brazilian football in the sport’s biggest tournament, adding another chapter to his journey with the national team.

At Palmeiras, Serginho is a historic figure and deeply admired by players, coaching staff, and employees. With nearly three decades of service to the club, he has built a bond of affection and respect that spans generations of athletes.

Besides Serginho, another name with strong ties to Palmeiras also remains prominent at the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF). Cícero Souza, Verdão’s former football manager and now a member of the federation’s board, had his contract renewed alongside head coach Carlo Ancelotti, remaining part of the Brazil National Team project.

The presence of Serginho and Cícero Souza highlights the importance of professionals trained and developed at Palmeiras to Brazilian football. In 2018 and 2026, the massage therapist represents the Alviverde ‘alone.’

In 2022, meanwhile, goalkeeper Weverton and market analyst Lucas Oliveira represented Alviverde in Brazil’s campaign, which reached the quarterfinals before being eliminated by Croatia.

Palmeiras figures at the World Cup

Verdão will have seven players called up for the tournament: Gustavo Gómez, Maurício, and Ramón Sosa for Paraguay; Jhon Arias for Colombia; Flaco López for Argentina; and Piquerez and Martínez for Uruguay.

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