Called up: Palmeiras duo set for Argentina debut | OneFootball

Palmeiras was represented by five of its players during this FIFA break: Gustavo Gómez (Paraguay), Emiliano Martínez and Facundo Torres (Uruguay), Flaco López and Aníbal Moreno (Argentina).

Gustavo Gómez

The captain Gustavo Gómez started in Paraguay’s defeat against South Korea in the friendly matches preparing for the 2026 World Cup. The match ended 2-2. The national team of Palmeiras’ number 15 is qualified for the World Cup.

Ramón Sosa was among those called up for the Paraguayan National Team, but suffered an injury during the play that resulted in the winning goal in the Choque-Rei at Morumbis.

Facundo and Emiliano

The Uruguayans got minutes under Argentine coach Marcelo Bielsa; Facundo Torres started and scored the first goal in the 2-1 win over Uzbekistan. Emiliano Martínez played the full 90 minutes of the match.

In addition to the two, Piquerez is also usually on the Uruguayan list, but this time was not called up by Bielsa.

Palmeiras’ Argentinians in the spotlight

Flaco López started for the first time wearing the Argentina shirt and played about 60 minutes in the 6-0 win over Puerto Rico. The striker provided an assist in the match. Aníbal Moreno came on at halftime and played the entire second half.

Upcoming Palmeiras matches

Palmeiras vs Red Bull Bragantino – Campeonato Brasileiro – 10/15 – 7pm (Brasília time)

Flamengo vs Palmeiras – Campeonato Brasileiro – 10/19 – 4pm (Brasília time)

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