Coluna do Fla
·2. September 2025
Flamengo player ready for World Cup duty: "I want to be fully prepared"

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·2. September 2025
The Brazilian National Team U-20 is preparing for the World Cup of the category, which takes place next year. Thus, the defender Iago, from Flamengo, highlighted that he has been preparing to reach the moment of the call and be able to be summoned.
— A good moment. This is the result of work that I have been doing for a long time. I thank God for what has been happening in my life, for the titles and for this call, which is important for all of us in the pre-World Cup. To take advantage of the moment, enjoy and work to arrive at the Cup prepared —, said Iago.
— My family is the basis of everything. I am sure that without them, I would not be here, not even close to where I have arrived. I still have higher places to reach, God willing. But it's a good moment, and I'm sure they are very proud and happy with me —, concluded the defender, in an interview with ‘CBF TV’ this Tuesday (02).
The U-20 World Cup takes place this September, in Chile, a neighboring country of South America. Brazil is in Group C, alongside Mexico, Morocco, and Spain, which is also one of the favorites for the tournament of teams. Finally, just like in the professional, the team is in pursuit of the sixth championship.
Iago has been targeted by teams from Brazilian football and Europe. In addition, the defender was the main highlight of Flamengo in the Club World Cup title against Barcelona (ESP), at Maracanã. This is because the athlete scored the equalizing goal at 97 minutes. Finally, he also took the penalty with great skill and helped the Mengão to lift the trophy.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.