2026 Fortaleza Esporte Clube season
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| 2026 season | |
|---|---|
| Manager | Thiago Carpini |
| Stadium | Arena Castelão |
| Campeonato Brasileiro Série B | 2nd |
| Campeonato Cearense | Champions |
| Biggest defeat | Botafogo-SP 4–0 Fortaleza |
During the 2026 season, the 108th in its history, Fortaleza Esporte Clube is currently competing in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B, to which it was relegated for the first time since 2018. The club is also taking part in the Copa do Brasil, where it has advanced to the fifth round, and in the regional Copa do Nordeste. In the Campeonato Cearense, Fortaleza won the state championship title, claiming its 47th title in the competition and adding it to its trophy cabinet. On 11 December 2025, the club appointed Tiago Carpini as head coach until the end of the 2026 season, succeeding Martín Palermo after the expiration of his contract. That contract would have been automatically extended if the team had avoided relegation.
