Diniz matches Dorival for 2026 Corinthians games, performances compared | OneFootball

Fernando Diniz has matched Dorival’s 21 games in charge of Corinthians in 2026 on the day of their Copa do Brasil elimination, posting 11 wins, six draws and four defeats, a 62% return.

A 2-1 win in the last 16 second leg against Internacional was not enough after a 2-0 first-leg loss at Beira-Rio. As reported by Globo.com. He also oversaw a 1-1 friendly with Cascavel during the World Cup pause.

Dorival, appointed in April 2025 and sacked in April this year, recorded seven wins, seven draws and seven defeats this season for a 44% return.

Under Diniz, Corinthians have scored 26 and conceded 16 in 21 official matches. Under Dorival this year, they scored 21 and let in 19.

Before his dismissal, Dorival won the Supercopa Rei against Flamengo and lost to Novorizontino in the Paulista semi-final. Last year, with the coach now at São Paulo, Corinthians won the Copa do Brasil and exited the Copa Sudamericana groups.

Diniz said the essence of his work, often labelled Dinizismo, is giving players the awareness that football demands their maximum at all times, with tactics secondary to a broader idea. He stressed there can be no relaxing.

He added that it is about instilling in heads and hearts the need to give everything, accepting that results cannot be controlled, but dedication and courage can, especially in knockout ties.

Source: Globo.com

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