Gremio had two of its athletes called up for the 2026 World Cup, but the tricolor fans could not see them in action in the first round of the group stage. Weverton, goalkeeper for the Brazilian National Team, and Fabián Balbuena, defender for the Paraguayan National Team, watched their teams' matches from the bench. Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco, while Paraguay suffered a 4-1 defeat to the United States. The expectation is that both players may have more opportunities as the tournament progresses. Despite not playing, the call-up is good financial news for Gremio, which will receive daily compensation from FIFA for releasing its athletes to the tournament. This revenue could increase if Brazil and Paraguay advance to the knockout stages. Brazil's next match is against Haiti, while Paraguay will face Turkey. Gremio fans are eagerly awaiting more news about their players in the World Cup.