Santos named for BR 26 clash
Santos and Coritiba are set to face off at Neo Química Arena in a Brazilian Championship Série A match on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Santos, unbeaten in seven matches and coming off a Copa do Brasil qualification, aim for their third consecutive league win to climb the table. Coritiba, winless in five games, seek to rebound and maintain distance from the relegation zone.
- ▪Santos are unbeaten in seven matches and recently qualified for the Copa do Brasil round of 16, defeating Coritiba in the process.
- ▪Neymar is expected to play his last club match before the Brazil national team's World Cup call-up.
- ▪Coritiba have not won in five games, with their last victory occurring on April 19 against Atlético-MG.
- ▪Santos will see Willian Arão replace the injured João Schmidt in midfield.
- ▪The match takes place at Neo Química Arena in São Paulo, kicking off at 11 a.m. Brasília time.
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