Jhon Arias and two ex-Palmeiras men in Colombia's World Cup squad | OneFootball

The World Cup will be played in June and July in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Some Palmeiras players are hoping to be called up for the tournament.

Arias, from Palmeiras, called up

This Monday (25), coach Néstor Lorenzo announced Colombia’s squad for the World Cup. Forward Jhon Arias is one of the 26 names selected by the manager.

Center-back Mina and defensive midfielder Richard Ríos, both former Verdão players, were also included. The Colombian national team is in Group K alongside Portugal, Congo, and Uzbekistan.

Palmeiras players awaiting their chance

In addition to Jhon Arias, some Palmeiras players are waiting for the official squad lists from their respective national teams and could represent Verdão at the World Cup.

Mauricio, Ramón Sosa, and Gómez for Paraguay; Flaco López and Agustín Giay for Argentina; Joaquin Piquerez and Emiliano Martínez for Uruguay.

The last match for the called-up players will take place next Thursday (28) against Junior Barranquilla, in the sixth round of the Conmebol Liberators.

Palmeiras’ next match

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