Carlo Ancelotti calls up Flamengo's Léo Pereira for the World Cup | OneFootball

Multi-title-winning Flamengo center back will be at the World Cup with the Brazilian National Team

Carlo Ancelotti called up, this Monday (18), Léo Pereira for the World Cup. Therefore, the center back will represent Flamengo with the Seleção at the tournament taking place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Thus, the 30-year-old defender will play in his first World Cup right after the first call-up of his career. Léo Pereira has been at Flamengo since 2020, where he has won, for example, two Libertadores titles and two Brazilian league titles.

When did Léo Pereira receive his first call-up?

The Brazilian National Team called up the Rubro-Negro player for the first time during the FIFA international window that came before the final World Cup squad list. On that occasion, Carlo Ancelotti praised the center back’s performances against France and Croatia.

Who else from Flamengo will be with the national team?

O Mais Querido had three other players called up by the Brazilian National Team: Danilo, Alex Sandro, and Lucas Paquetá. Therefore, Léo Ortiz, Pedro, and Samuel Lino will remain as Brazil’s alternates in case of injuries.

When does the World Cup take place?

With Rubro-Negro players involved, the World Cup begins on June 11. Brazil, however, will make its debut two days later against Morocco in Group C. The group also includes Scotland and Haiti.

Who else from Flamengo could be at the World Cup?

In addition to the Brazilians, the trio of De La Cruz, Arrascaeta, and Varela could play in the World Cup with Uruguay. Meanwhile, Jorge Carrascal is waiting on a call-up with Colombia, while Gonzalo Plata awaits the call from Ecuador.

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