Flamengo and Corinthians decide the Supercopa of Brasil 2026 this Sunday, at 4pm (Brasília time), at Estádio Mané Garrincha, at Brasília. The confrontation pits the champion of Brasileirão 2025 against the winner of Copa of Brasil of the same year. The match marks the first national title of the season and offers relevant prizes to the champion. The broadcast takes place on Globo on an open channel, sportv and Premiere via subscription, with complete coverage on ge tv on digital platforms.
Midfielder José Martínez does not participate in the game against Flamengo. The 29-year-old Venezuelan remains out due to bureaucratic issues related to the issuance of a new passport. The official lineup has not yet been released by the club, but his absence has already been confirmed and he remains at Venezuela without being part of the delegation at Brasília.
Broadcast and platforms to follow
The decision receives wide coverage in different media. Globo shows the duel live to all of Brasil on open TV. sportv broadcasts to pay TV subscribers. Premiere offers the game on pay-per-view. ge tv offers free streaming on YouTube with exclusive narration and real-time bidding.
Reason for the absence of José Martínez in Corinthians
José Martínez will not play in the Supercopa final today. The player traveled to Venezuela to resolve issues with the issuance of a new passport, a process that has been dragging on for weeks. Bureaucracy prevents his immediate return to Brasil and leaves him out of the squad for the match. The medical department and the technical committee are monitoring the situation, but the midfielder did not travel with the squad.
Corinthians has options in midfield to fill the vacancy. Raniele, André and the disputants André Carrillo and Matheus Pereira form the basis of the likely formation. The absence of Martínez was already foreseen and does not change the main planning for the decision.
Probable lineup of Corinthians and necessary adjustments
Dorival Júnior prepares the team with the main names available. The doubts are concentrated in the midfield sector, where André, Matheus Pereira and André Carrillo fight for positions alongside Raniele. In attack, Rodrigo Garro and Breno Bidon compete for space. The club is looking to overcome an uneven start to 2026 with the inaugural trophy.
Probable lineup: Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, Gustavo Henrique, André Ramalho and Matheus Bidu; Raniele, André, André Carrillo (Matheus Pereira) and Breno Bidon (Rodrigo Memphis Depay and Yuri Alberto.
Other absences: João Pedro Tchoca (frustrated negotiation with Italian club).
Probable Flamengo team and highlights
Filipe Luís lists Lucas Paquetá, recently regularized and ready to debut, probably on the bench. Danilo returns from an old injury and joins the trip. De la Cruz will also become available for the first time in 2026. The team is trying to regain momentum after recent defeats.
Probable lineup: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz (Vitão), Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Evertton Araújo, Pulgar and Carrascal; Plata, Samuel Lino (Cebolinha) and Pedro.
Absences: Saúl (heel surgery), Allan and Wallace Yan (technical option).
Refereeing and stadium conditions
Rafael Rodrigo Klein, from Rio Grande from Sul, whistles the final. Bruno Boschilia (Paraná) and Rafael from Silva Alves (Rio Grande from Sul) act as assistants. Rodolpho Toski Marques (Paraná) commands the VAR. Mané Garrincha hosts the clash with neutral command, balancing the duel between the teams.
Historical context of the dispute
Flamengo maintains an advantage in recent clashes against Corinthians. The red-black team looks for the tetra in Supercopa. The black and white team tries to repeat the 1991 feat against the same rival. Ambas the teams arrive with a winning record in 2025, but face initial difficulties in the new season.
Flamengo and Corinthians enter the field in search of the first title of 2026. The match focuses attention on the center of Brasil.
