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What happened to Flamengo goalkeeper Léo Nannetti with the Brazilian National Team?

Léo Nannetti is taking part in senior Brazilian National Team training during this FIFA window. Given this situation, the Flamengo goalkeeper made his ‘debut’ in training with Carlo Ancelotti’s squad on Tuesday (25), in the United States.

In a video shared by the CBF, Léo Nannetti appeared training under Taffarel, Brazil’s goalkeeping coach. As a result, the Flamengo academy product took part in the same drills as Bento, Ederson, and Hugo Souza, the players called up for the position alongside the young Rubro-Negro keeper.

It is important to note that Léo Nannetti joined during this period to serve as another goalkeeping option in the Seleção’s training sessions. In this way, the youngster is making the most of the experience as he looks to gain more for the next stages of his career.

HAS LÉO NANNETTI ALREADY BEEN CALLED UP TO THE BRAZILIAN NATIONAL TEAM?

Yes! In addition to this FIFA window, goalkeeper Léo Nannetti was part of Brazil’s group before the World Cup qualifiers that took place in September 2025. At the time, Mengão’s No. 1 was available to the Seleção at CT Granja Comary, in Teresópolis.

WHAT IS LÉO NANNETTI’S SITUATION AT FLAMENGO?

Léo Nannetti is one of the key players in Flamengo’s under-20 squad. In the U-20 Libertadores, held in Quito, Ecuador, the goalkeeper made crucial contributions to Rubro-Negro’s qualification and victories throughout the tournament.

In short, at the start of the year, Léo Nannetti was the goalkeeper for the team that played Flamengo’s first matches in the Carioca Championship. In addition, the young player was part of Mengo’s first-team training sessions throughout 2026.

WHAT ARE BRAZIL’S NEXT MATCHES?

With Léo Nannetti available, Brazil has two matches ahead. First, this Thursday (26), the national team faces France at 5:00 PM (Brasília time) at Gillette Stadium. Finally, on Tuesday (31), the ‘Amarelinha’ will face Croatia at 9:00 PM (Brasília time) in Florida.

SEE BRAZIL’S MATCHES

03/26 – Brazil vs France – 5:00 PM – Gillette Stadium 03/31 – Brazil vs Croatia – 9:00 PM – Orlando

*All times listed are Brasília time.

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