Rafinha rues missed detail as Flamengo fall short of world crown | OneFootball

Flamengo challenged PSG (FRA) in the World Cup and lost the title only on penalties

Flamengo lost on penalties to PSG (FRA) and came close to winning the world title. Rafinha stated that Mengão has never been so close to securing the second intercontinental title. According to the former Flamengo full-back and current commentator, the Rio team had chances to decide the match and score goals, but didn't take advantage and ended up letting the trophy slip away.

— So close, right? Flamengo has never been so close to a second world championship, but we know it was very difficult. We have to be realistic too, it was a very strong team technically, physically stronger than Flamengo and that was clear. But Flamengo had its opportunities -, he said, before completing:

— Had the chance to finish the game and score its goals. But it happens. But one day it will win. A team that always gets there will win eventually, and Flamengo got there again. I have to congratulate them, it was a spectacular year -, he concluded after participating in the 'Jogo dos Famosos' this Sunday (21).

HOW WAS THE GAME?

PSG defeated Flamengo on penalties and won the World Cup on December 17, in Doha. In regular time and extra time, the teams drew 1-1, but in the penalty shootout, Saúl, Pedro, Léo Pereira, and Luiz Araújo missed their shots, and the French team won 2-1.

CAN FLAMENGO ACHIEVE THE SECOND WORLD TITLE IN 2026?

As the current champion of the Libertadores, Flamengo will compete in the continental competition again in 2026. Thus, if they win another title, they will secure a spot in the World Cup once more. Therefore, the chance of lifting the intercontinental trophy again remains real and concrete.

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