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The 2026 Carioca Final Will Be Played as a Single Match

Flamengo is about to play yet another final of the Campeonato Carioca. This Sunday (08), the Most Beloved will take the field to face Fluminense, aiming to win their third consecutive State Championship. The final, in fact, will be played as a single match, which pleased midfielder Jorginho.

— I believe the final should always be a single match. That special moment, that everyone is waiting for. You decide it right there and already walk away with the trophy. It has a different energy — said Jorginho during a press conference.

How Will the Carioca Knockout Stage Matches Be Played?

The Rio de Janeiro State Football Federation (FERJ) made some changes to the knockout stage of the Carioca in 2026. Thus, the quarterfinals were played as a single match, while the semifinals had home and away legs. Finally, the grand final will also take place in just one match.

Is Flamengo the Current Carioca Champion?

Yes! In the 2025 season, Flamengo beat Fluminense in the Campeonato Carioca final by 2 to 1, becoming the state champion. Therefore, the Rubro-Negro is looking to defend their title.

Furthermore, if they win the Carioca in 2026, Flamengo will achieve a third consecutive state championship. After all, the Rubro-Negro also lifted the trophy in 2024, with Tite as head coach, after defeating Nova Iguaçu in the final.

When Will the Carioca Final Take Place?

The grand final of the Campeonato Carioca will take place at 6:00 PM (Brasília time) this Sunday (08), at Maracanã. It’s worth noting that, in this edition of the State Championship, the final between Flamengo and Fluminense will be played as a single match.

Thus, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match between Flamengo and Fluminense through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (broadcast TV), GE TV (YouTube),SporTV (cable channel), and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the final of the Carioca.

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