Flamengo and Corinthians decide the Supercopa of Brasil 2026 this Sunday, at 4pm (Brasília time), at Estádio Mané Garrincha, at Brasília. The confrontation brings together the champion of Brasileirão 2025 against the winner of Copa of Brasil of the same year. The match opens the national titles calendar and distributes significant prizes to the champion. The broadcast takes place on Globo on an open channel, sportv and Premiere via subscription, in addition to ge tv with digital coverage and real time.
Midfielder Lucas Paquetá does not participate in the final against Corinthians. Apesar is regularized with the CBF BID and listed for the trip, the player does not enter the field in this decision. The official lineup has not yet been released by the technical committee, but his absence has already been confirmed by cautious planning by the medical and technical team.
Streaming and available platforms
The final gains wide exposure in various media. Globo broadcasts live nationwide on open TV. sportv takes the game to pay TV subscribers. Premiere offers pay-per-view. ge tv offers free streaming on YouTube with exclusive narration and constant updates.
Reason for the absence of Lucas Paquetá in Supercopa
Lucas Paquetá does not play today at Supercopa. The midfielder has only trained a few times with the squad since returning to the club and is still looking for ideal physical adaptation after a period without playing. The technical committee chose to preserve it to avoid overload in an early return. Ele traveled with the delegation, but remains on the bench without taking the field in this match.
The Flamengo prioritizes the athlete’s physical condition, which arrives as a weight gain after billion-dollar negotiations. The strategy repeats the care taken with other players in the early stages of the season. Paquetá must earn minutes in future commitments on Carioca and Libertadores.
Probable lineup for Flamengo without the midfielder
Filipe Luís sets up the team with consolidated options in midfield. Evertton Araújo, Pulgar and Carrascal form the base of the titular crack. Danilo returns from an old injury and joins the group in defense. De la Cruz also becomes available for the first time in 2026, but the focus remains on caution with newcomers.
Probable lineup: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz (Vitão), Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Evertton Araújo, Pulgar and Carrascal; Plata, Samuel Lino (Cebolinha) and Pedro.
Confirmed absences: Saúl (heel surgery), Allan and Wallace Yan (technical option).
Preparation and probable lineup of Corinthians
Dorival Júnior scales maximum strength among those available. Dúvidas are concentrated in midfield, with André, Matheus Pereira and André Carrillo competing for places alongside Raniele. In attack, Rodrigo Garro and Breno Bidon compete for position. The team seeks to overcome an irregular 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.
Absences: João Pedro Tchoca (frustrated negotiation) and José Martínez (passport issues at Venezuela).
Refereeing and stadium details
Rafael Rodrigo Klein, from Rio Grande from Sul, referees the confrontation. Bruno Boschilia (Paraná) and Rafael from Silva Alves (Rio Grande from Sul) act as assistants. Rodolpho Toski Marques (Paraná) commands the VAR. Mané Garrincha will host the final with neutral control, balancing the conditions for both teams.
Retrospect and context of the decision
Flamengo has the advantage in recent clashes against Corinthians. The red-black team looks for the tetra in Supercopa. The black and white team is trying to repeat the 1991 title against the same opponent. Ambas the teams arrive with winning campaigns in 2025, but face initial challenges in the new season.
Flamengo and Corinthians are intensely competing for the first trophy of 2026. The match concentrates expectations in the center of the country.
