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Léo Pereira dreams of a spot in the 2026 World Cup

Coach Carlo Ancelotti is preparing to call up the Brazilian National Team with an eye on the friendlies against France and Croatia at the end of March. In this context, a player from Flamengo appears on the preliminary list for the ‘Seleção’: Léo Pereira.

The Brazilian National Team is facing an uncertain situation in its defensive system. That’s because Éder Militão is recovering from a serious injury to his left thigh, while Alexsandro, from Lille (FRA), is going through a rough patch with the French team. Thus, Léo Pereira has been gaining prestige with coach Carlo Ancelotti. This information comes from journalist Cahê Mota, from ‘GE’.

Has Léo Pereira ever been called up to the Brazilian National Team?

Léo Pereira has been one of the main names at Flamengo in recent years. However, the defender has not yet received a call-up to the Brazilian National Team. Thus, in November 2025, the defender admitted to being bothered by never having worn the ‘Seleção’ jersey.

— When I see that I’m prepared, ready, making things happen, flowing, and I’m at the best moment of my career… I said in an interview the other day: what more can I do? What’s missing? -, concluded Léo Pereira, in an interview with ‘GE’.

When is the official call-up for the Brazilian National Team?

The official call-up for the Brazilian National Team will take place on next Monday (16th), in Rio de Janeiro. Thus, Léo Pereira is hopeful to wear the Brazil shirt for the first time. Finally, Danilo, a defender from Flamengo, is also a regular figure in Carlo Ancelotti’s team.

What are the next matches for the Brazilian National Team?

Before thinking about the World Cup, the Brazilian National Team still has two preparation friendlies. On March 26, Brazil faces France at Gillette Stadium in Boston. Then, on the 31st of the same month, the ‘Seleção’ will take on Croatia at Camping World Stadium in Orlando.

And what about Flamengo?

Meanwhile, Flamengo remains focused on its next fixture of the season. This Wednesday (11th), the team led by Leonardo Jardim will take the field to face Cruzeiro at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the fifth round of the Brasileirão.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match between Flamengo and Cruzeiro through YouTube, their website, and social media. However, Globo (free-to-air TV), GE TV (YouTube), and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão match.

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