Alex Sandro has renewed his contract with Flamengo until 2027, after receiving support from the club and the Brazilian national team. The left-back has been a key player for Flamengo in the past season, but has had a mixed 2026. Despite this, he has received the backing of the club and Carlo Ancelotti for the Copa do Mundo. Sandro is expected to start in the Seleção's first match against Morocco on Saturday, and will form a partnership with Danilo, his teammate at Flamengo and other clubs. The Copa do Mundo could be a turning point for Sandro. He has played 22 games this season, 20 as a starter. He has also suffered from a right thigh injury, which led to him being cut from the Seleção in March. Despite this, his confidence remains high, and he is expected to sign a new contract with Flamengo until 2027. The current contract was set to expire in December, but the new one is expected to be signed when Sandro returns from the competition in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Sandro has been a key player for Flamengo since joining the club in the second half of 2024, and has played 78 games, scoring one goal, providing two assists, and winning six titles (two Cariocas, Copa do Brasil, Brasileiro, Libertadores, and Supercopa). He has been a starter since his arrival.