The Kings League World Cup of Nations is in full swing, with the teams looking for their first tournament title. Brazil is one of them and reached the quarterfinals after beating South Korea 7-4 and Germany 9-2.
This week will be busy, both with the Brazilian team’s games and other matches. THE Sporting News shows Brazil’s duel and the week’s agenda.
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When is Brazil’s next game?
Brazil returns to the court this Thursday (05/01), at 2pm. The opponent will still be defined and will emerge from a playoff with the following teams: Japan, Morocco, Turkey, Spain, Uzbekistan, Peru, Germany and Mexico.
In addition to Brazil, the teams from Argentina, the United States and Colombia are in the quarterfinals.
3 LEFT! FOR THE CUP! 🇧🇷🏆
— Kings League Brazil (@Kings_LeagueBR)
What are the games this week in the Kings League World Cup?
The Kings League World Cup is packed with games this week. The tournament returns this Monday (06/01) with two repechage games, which will be completed on Tuesday (07/01).
Japan x Morocco – Monday (06/01), at 2pm (Brasília time)
Spain x Türkiye – Monday (06/01), at 3pm (Brasília time)
Mexico x Germany – Tuesday (07/01), at 2pm (Brasília time)
Uzbekistan x Peru – Tuesday (01/07), at 3pm (Brasília time)
After the repechage, the quarter-final games will be held, which are scheduled for the 8th and 9th of January.
The semis take place on the tenth and the big decision will be on January 12th.
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Brazil’s squad at the Kings League World Cup of Nations?
- Goalkeepers: João Pedro Isidório and Josildo Barata
- Defenders: Wembley Luiz and Maicon Silva
- Socks: Jefferson Melo, Andreas Vaz, Wellington Rodrigues, Davi Ilario and Matheus Rufino
- Attackers: Lipão Pinheiro, Leonardo ‘Leleti’ Garcia, Kelvin Oliveira and João Victor Assumpção
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What is the Kings World Cup of Nations?
The Kings World Cup Nations is an international event that will bring together 16 national teams in a championship that will be held from January 1st to 12th in Italy. This tournament will be played in a Swiss format, with knockout games, where each match will be decisive to advance.
The teams will compete in a first phase with two rounds. Those who win two games will go directly to the quarterfinals. Teams that win one match and lose the other will compete in the Last Chance, where they will have the opportunity to earn a place in the quarterfinals. On the other hand, teams that lose both games in rounds 1 and 2 will be eliminated.
The big finale will take place on January 12th, in an iconic setting: the Allianz Stadium, in Turin. There, the two best teams will face each other in a final that will define the first champion in the history of the Kings World Cup Nations.
