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Brazilian clubs see World Cup call-ups, Manchester City leads overall

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 3:29 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Brazilian clubs see World Cup call-ups, Manchester City leads overall

Summary

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to begin on June 11, hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Thirteen clubs from the 2026 Brasileirão will have a combined total of 32 players participating. A ranking by O Globo reveals that Manchester City leads globally with 19 players called up, surpassing Bayern Munich's 18. Flamengo ranks highest among Brazilian teams with 9 players, followed by Palmeiras with 7. The ranking highlights the broad distribution of players across numerous clubs, reflecting the global nature of the tournament.

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By the Numbers

•2026 World Cup starts on June 11
•Manchester City leads with 19 player call-ups
•Flamengo has most Brazilian call-ups at 9
•Palmeiras follows with 7 players
•Rankings highlight global player distribution

Latest Updates

3:29 PMYahoo Sports — Ranking shows which club has most Cup call-ups, Brazilian side top 20

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The 2026 World Cup, hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, is set to begin on June 11.Thirteen clubs from the 2026 Brasileirão will be represented at the World Cup, with a total of 32 playe...
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