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Flamengo will compete in at least six tournaments in 2026

Currently, the Flamengo squad is enjoying a vacation after winning the Brazilian Championship and the Copa Libertadores in 2025. Despite this, the club is already working behind the scenes to plan the 2026 season.

When will Flamengo return?

In summary, according to a report by Coluna do Fla, the forecast is that the Flamengo squad will return on January 14, 2026. However, confirmation will come closer to the date.

It is worth noting that on January 14, Flamengo has a scheduled match for the debut of the Campeonato Carioca. Meanwhile, the Rio de Janeiro State Football Federation (FERJ) will still confirm the date of the match against Bangu.

When will the main team debut?

Nevertheless, the main team of Flamengo is expected to debut only in the Supercopa do Brasil, against Corinthians. Like other competitions, the CBF still needs to confirm the date and time of the match. However, the forecast is that the interstate classic will take place on January 24.

Which competitions will Flamengo play in 2026?

In addition to the Campeonato Carioca and the Supercopa do Brasil, Flamengo is guaranteed in four other competitions in the 2026 season. They are: Libertadores, Brasileirão, Copa do Brasil, and the Recopa Sul-Americana.

Finally, the Supercopa do Brasil pits the champion of the Brasileirão against the winner of the Copa do Brasil. Meanwhile, in the Recopa Sul-Americana, the team that won the Libertadores will face the winner of the Copa Sudamericana, which this year was Lanús (ARG).

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