Representing your country in a World Cup is one of the greatest achievements an athlete can achieve in their career. And at 27, Chilean Gonzalo Fierro lives up to this expectation. Confirmed in the list of 23 players called up by coach Marcelo Bielsa to compete for the Chilean national team in the World Cup in South Africa, the player doesn't hide his joy at the opportunity.

Flamengo's number 16 reveals that he is realizing his life's greatest dream and believes that his team has a chance of doing well in the World Cup.

"Without a doubt, today I am fulfilling the biggest dream of my life, which is to have the opportunity to represent my country in a World Cup. I dedicated myself a lot during this training period and tried to show my best football. I took advantage of the opportunity and hope to live up to expectations in South Africa. The group is strong and confident, we have the ability to do well in this World Cup," Fierro said through his press office.

"El Pistolero" arrived at Flamengo in 2008 and has already played 59 matches for the red and black team. Chile makes its World Cup debut on Wednesday, June 16th, against Honduras. Top-seeded Spain is the favorite among the four teams. Switzerland is the other team.