Flamengo will play three games at the Algarve Stadium in Portugal during the World Cup break. The first friendly will be against River Plate, from Argentina, on Friday (03), at 15h30. TV Tribuna/Band will broadcast the game nationwide.

Flamengo friendlies in Portugal

Flamengo will also play against Lausanne-Sport, from Switzerland, on Wednesday (08), at 16h30, and against Benfica, from Portugal, on Saturday (11), at 15h30.

Preparation for the rest of the year

With the Brazilian football season resuming its routine, Flamengo aims to take advantage of its time in Portugal to return to Brazil even more prepared for the second half of the year. The team is leading the Serie A, with 79 points, three points ahead of Palmeiras, and recently lost the last two games, including a 3-0 defeat to RB Bragantino on April 3, 2026.

Next Flamengo game

Flamengo's next game will be against Sao Paulo, at home, on July 26, 2026. The team has scored 78 goals and conceded 27, with a goal difference of +51.

Fluminense also plays friendlies

Fluminense will also play two preparatory friendlies, against Bahia and with the debut of striker Hulk, with TV Tribuna/Band broadcasting to all of Brazil.