The 2026 FIFA World Cup began with a historic record for Brazilian football: 32 players from Brasileirão clubs were called up for the tournament, surpassing the previous mark of 27 athletes set in 1974.
However, with the mass elimination of South American national teams before the quarterfinals, only one survived in the World Cup: Flaco López.
The Palmeiras forward stamped his passport to the next round with Argentina’s national team, which came from behind to beat Egypt in a dramatic match.
The fall of the Colombians
Until last Tuesday (7), Colombia shared with Argentina the distinction of keeping Brasileirão players alive in the tournament.
However, with the mass elimination of South American national teams before the quarterfinals, only one survived in the World Cup: Flaco López.
The Palmeiras forward stamped his passport to the next round with Argentina’s national team, which came from behind to beat Egypt in a dramatic match.
The fall of the Colombians
Until last Tuesday (7), Colombia shared with Argentina the distinction of keeping Brasileirão players alive in the tournament.
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