Flamengo, Brazil’s lucky charm for World Cup glory; why | OneFootball

Why is Flamengo the Brazilian National Team’s lucky charm for the 2026 World Cup?

Flamengo became the club that sent the most players to the Brazilian National Team for the 2026 World Cup. For this reason, the Most Beloved has become Brazil’s lucky charm in its quest to win the World Cup.

That is also because the last time the Brazilian National Team had a club from Brazil leading the call-ups was in 2002. On that occasion, the ‘Canarinho’ won the world title and became the competition’s greatest champion in history, with five titles.

In addition, it is important to point out that, in all five of the National Team’s world titles, the club with the most called-up players was Brazilian. In other words, Flamengo will be Brazil’s great lucky charm at this World Cup.

Which Flamengo players were called up by the Brazilian National Team for the World Cup?

The Brazilian National Team called up four Flamengo players to compete in the World Cup. They are: Alex Sandro, Danilo, Lucas Paquetá and Léo Pereira. Samuel Lino, Pedro and Léo Ortiz, who were on the preliminary list, were left out.

When will Flamengo’s players report to the Brazilian National Team?

Flamengo’s players, therefore, will report to the Brazilian National Team on May 27 at Granja Comary, in Teresópolis, Rio de Janeiro. From that date on, the athletes will be available exclusively to the ‘Canarinho’.

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