Does Jesse Lingard play today? Where to watch Corinthians x Coritiba for Brasileirão 2026

Corinthians faces Coritiba this Wednesday, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Neo Química Arena, at São Paulo, for the fifth round of Campeonato Brasileiro. Timão occupies third place in the table with seven points from four games and is looking for a victory at home to maintain its good initial performance in the competition. The big highlight of the day involves Jesse Lingard, a new reinforcement recently announced, who will not be on the field due to bureaucratic issues.

Jesse Lingard, 33 years old, arrived at Corinthians after a spell at FC The English attacking midfielder is still waiting for his work visa to be regularized to enroll in the CBF’s Boletim Informativo Diário (BID), which prevents him from participating in the duel against the Coritiba.

Where to watch live and stream online

The match will be broadcast live on Globo TV for selected regions, including São Paulo, and on Premiere nationwide via pay-per-view. Fans also follow Globoplay and Premiere Play on mobile devices, smart TVs and computers. Coverage begins before kickoff with details on lineups and Lingard’s special moment in the arena.

Probable lineups and absences

The Corinthians must align with Hugo Souza; Matheuzinho, Gabriel Paulista, Gustavo Henrique and Matheus Bidu; Raniele, André Luiz, Breno Bidon and Rodrigo Garro; Memphis Depay and Gui Negão, with the possibility of Yuri Alberto in the attack. Dorival Júnior deals with embezzlements such as Felipe Longo, Hugo, Matheus Pereira and Kaio César, in addition to Yuri Alberto as doubt. Jesse Lingard is excluded because he is not regularized with the IDB.

Coritiba enters the field with Pedro Rangel; JP Chermont or Tinga, Maicon, Jacy and Bruno Melo; Wallisson, Vini Paulista and Seba Gómez; Lucas Ronier, Breno Lopes and Pedro Rocha. The team from Paraná has confirmed absences and prioritizes solid defense against the Corinthian attack.

Presentation of Jesse Lingard at Neo Química Arena

Jesse Lingard participates in a special moment before and during the game. The player will give a press conference at 8pm on Neo Química Arena and will be introduced to the fans at halftime of the match. The Fiel fans await greetings from the new number 77 on the pitch, marking their first official contact with the stadium even without being able to perform.

The English reinforcement has trained with the squad in recent days, including tactical activities at CT Joaquim Grava, but the club opts for caution due to the time without games since November last year. The expectation is that Lingard will become available in the next rounds after the documentation is completed.

Recent team performance

Corinthians maintains a positive streak at home, with recent victories that boost confidence in the offensive sector. Nomes like Memphis Depay and Rodrigo Garro lead creations and goals, helping the team to be among the first placed.

Coritiba faces difficulties in adding consecutive points and relies on counterattacks to surprise away from home. The team from Paraná is looking for balance to improve its initial campaign in the tournament.

Confrontation history

Corinthians and Coritiba have faced each other more than 60 times historically, with a large black and white advantage. Na Neo Química Arena, Timão preserves an unbeaten streak of almost 15 years against Coxa, with the last duel ending in a 2-0 Corinthians victory in 2023.

Arbitration and weather forecasting

Paulo Cesar Zanovelli from Silva commands the arbitration, with a complete team defined by the CBF. The weather in São Paulo favors the game, with mild temperatures at night and a low chance of heavy rain, ensuring ideal conditions on the arena’s lawn.

Curiosities and tickets

Tickets remain on sale on official Corinthians channels, with options for members and the general public in various sectors. The duel attracts a good crowd, driven by the expectation surrounding the presence of Jesse Lingard at the stadium.

Corinthians aims to consolidate its position in the top table. Coritiba needs points away to react in the competition.

Offensive predictions and highlights

Favoritism falls on Corinthians due to the home factor and current moment. Artilheiros of the round include names like Memphis Depay and Rodrigo Garro, who could decide the confrontation for the black and white side.

The midfield sets the pace, with midfielders from both teams controlling transitions.

Audience expected at the arena

Neo Química Arena should register a significant presence of Corinthians fans, motivated by their support for the team and the event with the new reinforcement. Setores visitors have limited places for Coritiba fans.

The game ends an important round at Brasileirão Betano, influencing early classification.