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Only Flaco López remains from Brasileirão in the World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 9:21 AM

Last updated Jul 8, 2026

Only Flaco López remains from Brasileirão in the World Cup

Summary

The 2026 FIFA World Cup sees only one player from Brasileirão clubs advancing following widespread eliminations. Flaco López of Palmeiras moves on with Argentina after their comeback win against Egypt. Colombia is out after being beaten by Switzerland in penalties, eliminating four players. Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Ecuador each saw their players eliminated in the earlier rounds, totaling 32 call-ups from Brasileirão teams entering the tournament.

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By the Numbers

•Flaco López advances with Argentina after beating Egypt.
•Colombia eliminated by Switzerland, losing four Brasileirão players.
•Seven players from Brazil and several others from South America eliminated.
•32 players from Brasileirão clubs were initially called up for the World Cup.
•Massive drop in representation from South American teams this tournament.

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9:21 AMYahoo Sports — 🇧🇷 Brasileirão has just one team left in the World Cup

What they're saying

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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 19...
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