‘Historic Palmeiras-Brazil link backs Andreas Pereira for hexa’ | OneFootball

Carlo Ancelotti will unveil Brazil’s final squad for the 2026 World Cup this Monday (18), at the Museum of Tomorrow, in Rio de Janeiro. It is precisely tomorrow that Andreas Pereira could be the only representative of Palmeiras at the World Cup, which begins next month.

The mystique surrounding the national team shirt at World Cups carries a series of traditions and statistics. One of them is the fact that Palmeiras had representatives in all five world titles won by Brazil. The historic connection between Verdão and the Seleção began with Mazzola in 1958 and extended all the way to Marcos in the fifth title.

Brazil’s victorious World Cup journey goes hand in hand with Palmeiras’ history. In 1962, the second title featured the trio of Djalma Santos, Vavá, and Zequinha. In the third, in 1970, goalkeeper Leão and defender Baldochi lifted the trophy, while the crowning of the fourth title, in 1994, had Mazinho and Zinho as starting midfielders. In the penalty shootout victory over Italy, there was an interesting detail. On the Azzurra bench was Carlo Ancelotti, then Arrigo Sacchi’s assistant.

Finally, the ultimate glory of the fifth title in South Korea and Japan had Marcos as the leader between the posts in a team coached by Luiz Felipe Scolari, who has strong ties to Alviverde.

Andreas is the assist king of 2026

The decision to return to Brazil was influenced by the fact that he is on Carlo Ancelotti’s final list. Andreas’ first half of the year has been one of the best of his career for the No. 8. He leads the Brazilian Championship in assists, with nine, and is the second-highest assist provider in the country in 2026.

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