International Football · Friday, September 25, 2026
31 Brazilian players called up by other national teams
During the September-October international break, Brazilian clubs release 31 athletes to 10 foreign national teams for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
By Editorial team
The pause in the Brazilian Championship frees up 31 players from 13 clubs to honor international national teams. Palmeiras leads with eight call-ups, ahead of Atlético-MG and Santos (four each). Ecuador and Paraguay recruit the most talent from the Brasileirão, with eight and six athletes respectively. Among these call-ups are World Cup veterans like Flaco López (Argentina) and several participants in the regional qualifiers.