Brasil’s fifth phase of Copa came to an end last Thursday. Grandes clubs left the competition earlier than expected. Agora there are 16 teams left in the round of 16. The draw that will define the clashes and field commands is scheduled for next week.
Queda early favorite marks the stage
Flamengo, Bahia, São Paulo and Botafogo were unable to advance. Vitória outperformed Flamengo on Barradão. Chapecoense eliminated Botafogo away from home. Juventude and other smaller teams also secured a spot.
Esses results changed the panorama of the national competition. Traditional Clubes left the scene before the round of 16. The final list shows a balance between Série A teams and two Série B teams.
- Athletico-PR
- Atlético-MG
- Chapecoense
- Corinthians
- Cruzeiro
- Fluminense
- Fortaleza
- Grêmio
- International
- Juventude
- Mirassol
- Palmeiras
- Remo
- Santos
- Vasco
- Vitória
Datas confirmed for the round of 16
The first games are scheduled for August 1st and 2nd. The return takes place on the 5th and 6th of the same month. The phase happens after the pause for Copa of Mundo.
The final of the 2026 edition will have a single game. Essa change represents newness compared to previous years. The tournament maintains increasing prize pools for participants.
Sorteio at CBF headquarters defines everything
The event is scheduled for May 26th, at 11am, on Rio of Janeiro. The transmission takes place live on the entity’s official channel. Não there are crossing restrictions between the 16 classifieds. Qualquer clash could leave the draw.
Depois of the clashes, the field command for the round trip also comes out. The CBF organizes the pots in a unique way for this phase.
Premiação and extra motivation for teams
Cada club that got this far has already accumulated important values. Continuity in the round of 16 guarantees more revenue. Smaller Clubes such as Remo, Mirassol and Chapecoense see the phase as a historic opportunity.
Times with the largest investment seeks to regain prominence after recent stumbles in the tournament. The draw will dictate the first duels in August.
What changes in the final stretch of Copa from Brasil
The absence of four big names leaves room for surprises. Equipes like Vitória and Juventude gained morale with the ratings. The tournament continues with a format that favors balanced games.
The complete definition of the 16 teams occurred after intense rounds in the fifth phase. Agora attention turns to the draw and Mundo’s post-Cup preparation.