Lucas Paquetá on reuniting with Vini Jr at the World Cup | OneFootball

Lucas Paquetá and Vinicius Júnior were called up for the 2026 World Cup

Carlo Ancelotti released, this Monday (18), the Brazil national team squad list for the World Cup. As a result, an old duo will reunite at the tournament: Lucas Paquetá and Vinicius Júnior. The Flamengo midfielder even celebrated renewing the partnership with Real Madrid’s current number 7.

— It’s very special. Vini and I shared so many happy moments at Flamengo. We took that into our first World Cup and we’re still dreaming. We’re always together. Today, once again, being able to go to a World Cup alongside him. He’s a guy I admire a lot, a sensational player — said Paquetá in an interview with ‘Flamengo TV’.

Did Lucas Paquetá and Vini Jr play in the 2022 World Cup?

Yes! Lucas Paquetá and Vinicius Júnior played in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The current Flamengo player appeared in four matches, recording one goal and one assist.

Vinicius Júnior also took the field in four matches, with one goal and two assists. However, Brazil ended up being eliminated in the World Cup quarterfinals by Croatia on penalties.

When did Vini Jr and Paquetá play for Flamengo?

Vini Jr and Paquetá shone together at Flamengo between 2017 and 2018. However, the partnership ended halfway through 2018, when the forward moved to Real Madrid. Later, in December, Lucas signed with Milan (ITA).

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Meanwhile, Lucas Paquetá remains focused on Flamengo’s next commitment. This Wednesday (20), the Rubro-Negro face Estudiantes (ARG) at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, in the fifth round of the Libertadores.

So, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Estudiantes through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (free-to-air TV), GE TV (YouTube) and Paramount+ (streaming) will broadcast the Libertadores match.

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