Flamengo and Olimpia play friendly match in Brasília this Friday (17)

Olhar Digital released the complete schedule of football matches set for Saturday, July 18, 2026, detailing where and at what times the games will be broadcast, with a special focus on World Cup and Série B matches.

2026 World Cup Matches

As part of the 2026 World Cup, there will be a match between France and England, scheduled for 6 PM. This game will be broadcast on TV Globo, SBT, sportv, N Sports, CazéTV, and ge tv channels.

2026 Brasileirão Série B Games

The 2026 Série B will feature four matches scheduled for this Saturday (Brasília time). Ponte Preta will face Goiás at 4 PM, broadcast on RedeTV! and Disney+. Another game, Sport versus Operário/PR, will take place at 4 PM, shown only on Disney+. Additionally, Criciúma will play against Vila Nova at 4 PM, covered by ESPN 4 and Disney+, and Atlético/GO will host Athletic at 6 PM, transmitted by Disney+.

2026 Paulista Women's Championship

In the 2026 Paulista Women's Championship, Palmeiras and São Paulo will face each other at 10:30 AM, exclusively broadcast on the sportv channel.

Specific TV Globo Broadcasts

Regarding TV Globo, the portal reported that the France vs. England match from the 2026 World Cup will be broadcast by TV Globo to all states in Brazil at 6 PM.

Online Football Access

The text also addresses the growing popularity of accessing national and international championships via the internet in Brazil. Thanks to technological advancements, it has become very simple to follow live and online football games, whether using a mobile phone or a computer, following the same pattern as other content such as movies and series available on streaming services.

Olhar Digital released the complete schedule of football matches scheduled for Wednesday, July 8, 2026, detailing where and at what time to watch the games, with a special focus on Série B matches and friendlies.

Série B Matches 2026

In the Brasileirão Série B 2026 category, the match between Ponte Preta and Criciúma is scheduled to start at 8 PM, and the broadcast will be on ESPN and Disney+ channels.

Scheduled Friendlies

The friendlies include matchups such as Flamengo against Lausanne, scheduled for 4:30 PM, which can be followed by Band, sportv, sportv 4K, ge tv, and Premiere. Another game is Fluminense versus Nova Iguaçu, marked for 8:30 PM, with transmission on TV Globo, sportv, sportv 4K, ge tv, and Premiere.

Additionally, there will be the Boca Juniors versus Athletico/PR match at 9 PM, available on ESPN 4 and Disney+. Olhar Digital also reports that the Fluminense vs Nova Iguaçu game will be broadcast by TV Globo across Brazil at 8:30 PM.

Modern Sports Coverage

The text emphasizes that football is a national passion and that technology has greatly facilitated access to championships, both national and international, through the internet. Thanks to technological advances, it has become very simple to watch live and online football games, whether using a mobile phone or a computer, following the same model as other content like movies and series available on streaming services.

This Wednesday, the 8th, Flamengo and Lausanne will participate in a mid-season friendly during the World Cup break. The match is scheduled for 4:30 PM, Brasília time, and will be held at the Algarve Stadium in Portugal.

Match Broadcast

The match between Flamengo and Lausanne can be watched live on open television via Band, closed channels SporTV and Premiere (paid service).

Lineups and Coaches

The probable formations presented are: for Flamengo, Agustín Rossi; Emerson Royal, Vitão, João Victor, and Ayrton Lucas; Erick Pulgar, Jorginho, and Luiz Araújo; Everton Cebolinha, Pedro, and Samuel Lino, under the technical command of Leonardo Jardim. Lausanne, on the other hand, features Karlo Letica; Brandon Soppy, Kevin Mouanga, Karim Sow, and Morgan Poaty; Olivier Custodio, Jamie Roche, and Florent Mollet; Nathan Butler-Oyedeji; Omar Janneh, and Beyatt Lekweiry, coached by Luka Elsner.

It is important to note that the definitive lineups will be disclosed approximately one hour before the start of the match.

Team Context

Flamengo seeks to improve its performance after the 2-2 draw against River Plate, which occurred in the first friendly played in Portugal. Taking advantage of this World Cup recess period, coach Leonardo Jardim uses the time to experiment with new tactics, give opportunities to young academy players, and prepare the team for the continuation of the Brasileirão and Libertadores.

For its part, Lausanne begins its pre-season phase after a journey marked by ups and downs in the Swiss Super League. With the interim management of Markus Neumayr and Migjen Basha, the team uses friendlies to evaluate the squad, test different tactical approaches, and gain game rhythm before the start of the 2026/27 season.