Pedro vies for World Cup spot with 2 former Vasco players in Brazil squad | OneFootball

Pedro competes for a spot with Andrey Santos and Rayan, both former Vasco players

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) will release the list of 26 names for the Brazilian National Team for the World Cup on May 18. In the meantime, Carlo Ancelotti has doubts about one of the spots, and Pedro, of Flamengo, remains in contention with two other players.

According to information from the portal ‘UOL’, Pedro is competing for a spot with Andrey, a former Vasco player who is currently at Chelsea (ENG). In addition, the red-and-black center forward is also competing with Rayan, developed by the Rio rival and now playing for Bournemouth (ENG).

WHEN WILL IT BE ANNOUNCED?

The Brazilian National Team will announce the final World Cup squad on May 18. The CBF is preparing an event at the Museum of Tomorrow, in Rio de Janeiro, with the presence of figures from other generations and the current squad.

WHAT IS PEDRO’S SITUATION?

Pedro is having a positive season wearing the Flamengo shirt. That is because the red-and-black center forward has made 27 appearances in 2026, with 16 goals scored and four assists for his teammates.

WHAT ABOUT THE BRAZILIAN NATIONAL TEAM?

The Brazilian National Team will make its World Cup debut on June 13 against Morocco. Right after that, the team led by Carlo Ancelotti will face Haiti and will close out the group stage against Scotland.

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