Palmeiras in danger: risks for Brazilian internationals in 2026

Palmeiras' crisis in the Brasileirão threatens the preparation of players called up for the American World Cup.

Palmeiras is going through a delicate period in the Brasileirão, seeing its lead melt away against Flamengo. This domestic instability is concerning selectors, particularly Brazil's coach, as several Brazilian internationals play for Alviverde. The fixture congestion, injuries and drop in performance since the post-World Cup resumption complicate player preparation ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Manager Abel Ferreira is relying on all his assets to maintain the suspense until the end, but at the potential expense of rest for the Canary Islands squad leaders.