West Ham United Midfielder Lucas Paqueta will not be called Brazil national team for the September 2026 World Cup qualifiers as media reports that the English Football Federation (FA) and the International Football Federation (FIFA) have launched an investigation into possible breaches of betting rules by the player, Reuters reported.
Brazil’s interim head coach Fernando Diniz said he did not include Paquetu, 25, in the squad at the last minute “to solve his problems”.
According to British media, the investigation is focusing on bets that have been placed at bookmakers in Brazil, these bets are related to gambling incidents, and not to the outcome of West Ham matches. It should be noted that Paket is not accused of placing bets. According to Sky Sports, Paqueta was shocked by this kind of suspicion and vehemently denies the allegations.
Because of Packets 9 goals in 42 games for the national team. With the national team, he won the 2021 America’s Cup.
In the 2026 World Cup qualifying matches, the Brazilians will play at home with the Bolivia national team on September 8, and four days later they will meet the Peru team.
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