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Colombia faces Bolivia and Venezuela in the final two rounds of the World Cup Qualifiers

As the FIFA Date approaches, the teams continue to announce the names of the call-ups for the World Cup 2026 qualifiers. Thus, Colombia has released the list with Jorge Carrascal, a midfielder recently signed by Flamengo.

Therefore, the Flamengo player will be part of the Colombian national team's games against Bolivia, at home, and Venezuela, away, on September 4 and 9. Jorge Carrascal has been a sure name on Néstor Lorenzo's lists and will participate in the closing of the South American World Cup 2026 qualifiers.

HOW IS COLOMBIA DOING?

For Colombia to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup, a simple victory against Bolivia is needed. However, it's worth mentioning that the team can qualify even with a loss. For this to happen, Venezuela cannot triumph over Argentina, on Argentine soil.

AND CARRASCAL FOR COLOMBIA?

Jorge Carrascal has been a sure piece in the Colombian selection in recent years. The Flamengo midfielder has 19 games in total for the Colombian team. During this period, he scored two goals. In the current World Cup qualifiers, he has not yet managed to score.

WHO ARE THE CALLED UP SO FAR?

So far, the FIFA Date has only two Flamengo players: Varela, called up by Uruguay, and Jorge Carrascal, called up by Colombia. In addition, Gonzalo Plata is expected to be a sure name in Ecuador. Finally, Alex Sandro was called up for the Brazilian National Team, but, due to an injury, had to be cut.

AND FLAMENGO?

Flamengo remains focused on the next challenges of the season. The team led by Filipe Luís takes the field this Sunday (31), against Grêmio, at 4pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, in a match valid for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship. Thus, the Coluna do Fla brings all the information about the match.

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