Santos FC vs Atletico Mineiro: Where to Watch, Team News, & Update on Neymar Jr

Mohit Tomar

Published - Sep 09, 2026, 09:28 PM

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Santos FC vs Atletico Mineiro: Where to Watch, Team News, & Update on Neymar Jr

Summary

Is Neymar Jr playing tonight? Neymar Jr. remains a significant injury doubt for Santos FC after missing their previous match and is not expected to start.
Santos FC hosts Atlético Mineiro at the Estádio Urbano Caldeira (Vila Belmiro) in the first leg of the 2026 CONMEBOL Copa Sudamericana quarter-finals.
If you are looking for where to watch Santos FC vs Atletico Mineiro, US fans can stream via beIN SPORTS or Fanatiz, while international territories without traditional TV coverage rely on Fanatiz International.

Santos FC host Atletico Mineiro in the first leg of the 2026 CONMEBOL Copa Sudamericana quarter-finals. Kick-off is set for 19:00 BRT local time at Vila Belmiro, which translates to 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT in the US and 3:30 AM IST on Thursday, September 10, in India. Viewers in North America can watch via beIN SPORTS and Fanatiz, while global audiences can stream on Fanatiz International.

For supporters checking where to watch Santos FC vs Atletico Mineiro, this quarter-final clash will be widely available through regional sports networks and streaming services. Outside of channel options, fans are actively asking is Neymar Jr playing tonight? The Santos icon is dealing with injury concerns and is expected to sit out this opening leg, leaving Gabriel Barbosa and Benjamín Rollheiser to lead the attack.

Santos FC vs Atletico Mineiro Match Information

Detail	Information
Match	Santos FC vs Atlético Mineiro
Competition	CONMEBOL Sudamericana 2026
Stage	Quarter-finals (Leg 1)
Date	Wednesday, September 9, 2026 (Local) Thursday, September 10 (IST)
Venue	Estádio Urbano Caldeira (Vila Belmiro), Santos, Brazil
Kick-off	19:00 BRT (Local) / 3:30 AM IST (Thursday, September 10)

Where to Watch Santos FC vs Atletico Mineiro Live Stream?

If you are looking for where to watch Santos FC vs Atletico Mineiro, broadcast allocations vary by region. In the United States, fans can watch Santos FC vs Atletico Mineiro live on beIN SPORTS channels or stream through Fanatiz and Amazon Prime Video add-ons. For international territories (such as India, the UK, or Japan) lacking linear television coverage, Fanatiz International serves as the official global streaming distributor for CONMEBOL club competitions.

Country	Kick-Off Time (IST / Local)	Paid Options (TV & Streaming)	Free / Trial Options
United States	Wed 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT	beIN SPORTS, Fanatiz, Amazon Prime	Fubo TV
United Kingdom	Wed 11:00 PM BST	beIN SPORTS International / Fanatiz	-
Spain	Thu 12:00 AM CEST	beIN SPORTS Connect / Fanatiz	-
Nigeria	Wed 11:00 PM WAT	Canal+ Afrique, TOD TV	-
India	Thu 3:30 AM IST	Fanatiz International	-
Indonesia	Thu 5:00 AM WIB	beIN SPORTS Connect Asia	-
Japan	Thu 7:00 AM JST	beIN SPORTS International	-

Where to Watch Santos FC vs Atletico Mineiro Live Stream?

Team News & Lineup Updates

Santos FC Team News

Addressing the main question is Neymar Jr playing tonight? The star forward remains sidelined with injury problems and is not featured in the squad. Santos manager Cuca will likely start Gabriel Barbosa upfront alongside Benjamín Rollheiser, backed by Christian Oliva and Willian Arão in midfield.

Atletico Mineiro Team News

Atletico Mineiro travel to Santos without forward Hulk in their starting eleven. Managerial plans favor a central frontline of Mateo Cassierra supported by Bernard and playmaker Alan Franco in midfield.