Fortaleza and Palmeiras face each other on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 21:30 Brasilia time in the second leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16 at Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba, Mato Grosso. Palmeiras hold the advantage after winning the first leg at Nubank Parque.
Palmeiras need only a draw to secure a place in the quarter-finals. Fortaleza must win by two goals to advance in regulation time, while a one-goal victory for Fortaleza will take the tie to a penalty shootout.
Broadcast and match officials
The match will be broadcast on free TV by Globo and on paid television by Sportv and Premiere. Viewers can also stream the game on Amazon Prime, while CNN Esportes offers real-time coverage.
Rafael Rodrigo Klein will serve as the main referee, assisted by Bruno Raphael Pires and Thiaggo Americano Labes. Paulo Renato Moreira da Silva Coelho will operate the video assistant referee system.
