

Fourth-placed Fluminense look to secure their Copa Libertadores qualification standing at home after dropping consecutive fixtures, including a 2-1 continental loss to Palmeiras. Standing in their path are Santos, who arrive with a full week of rest aiming to stay in the continental hunt behind the prolific form of Gabriel Barbosa.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 30 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 53 | |
| 4 | 30 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 51 | |
| 5 | 30 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 49 | |
| 7 | 30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 47 | |
| 8 | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 42 | |
| 9 | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 40 | |
Fluminense take on Santos on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 19:00 at Estádio do Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro in the Serie A (Regular Season - 31).
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Fluminense vs Santos kicks off on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 19:00 in the Serie A at Estádio do Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro.
The match is played at Estádio do Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
This fixture is part of the Serie A — Regular Season - 31, 2026 season.