The draw that defines the clashes for the round of 16 of Copa of Brasil of Futebol of 2026 takes place this Tuesday. Confederação Brasileira of Futebol scheduled the event for 11am, at the entity’s headquarters, at Rio of Janeiro. Oito duels will be drawn with all teams in a single pot. The first games are scheduled for August 1st and 2nd. The return matches take place on the 5th and 6th of August.
The broadcast will be carried out by CBF TV, the official YouTube channel. CNN Esportes prepares live with real-time analysis and comments on possible intersections. The 16 classifieds have already been confirmed after the end of the fifth phase.
Sorteio brings together 16 clubs in a single pot
The CBF confirmed that all teams participate in the draw without restrictions on bracket or division. Isso means that great teams can face each other in the round of 16. The event defines not only the clashes, but also the field commands for the round trip.
The absence of pots separates this phase from previous stages of the competition. Clubes from Série A dominate the list, but two teams from Série B are looking to surprise. The draw gains special attention because it involves traditional Brazilian football teams.
- International
- Cruzeiro
- Fluminense
- Vasco
- Juventude
- Santos
- Mirassol
- Palmeiras
- Remo
- Atlético-MG
- Chapecoense
- Grêmio
- Athletico-PR
- Corinthians
- Fortaleza
- Vitória
The list shows balance between regions of the country. Times of Sul and Sudeste form the majority, but Remo represents Norte and other clubs carry the flag of different states.
Transmissão live marks the event at CBF
CBF TV opens the signal for the full draw. Usuários follows the free broadcast on YouTube. The platform allows replay after the ceremony ends. CNN Esportes complements it with live debate on the most likely duels.
Especialistas expect crosses that generate great appeal. Clubes with numerous fans increases the interest of the stage. The format with a defined command in the draw avoids doubts about the locations of the matches.
Calendário of the octaves keeps fixed dates
The 2026 Copa Brasil Futebol round of 16 first legs take place on August 1st and 2nd. The teams have just a few days to prepare the rounds, scheduled for August 5th and 6th. The short interval requires planning by the technical committees.
Esta phase offers prizes of R$3 million per participating club. Valores rises in the following stages. The CBF distributes around R$500 million throughout the competition.
The knockout tournament continues with round-trip games until the semifinals. The final is scheduled for a single game. Times are looking for a spot in the quarterfinals with full focus after the draw.
Equipes classified seek continuation in the competition
Internacional arrives as one of the regional favorites. Cruzeiro has accumulated experience in national knockouts. Fluminense and Vasco represent Rio of Janeiro with fans present. Juventude and Chapecoense carry on the Gaucho tradition of overcoming.
Santos and Mirassol show strength from São Paulo outside the elite. Palmeiras and Corinthians enter with large status. Remo brings the fans from Pará to the national stage. Atlético-MG, Grêmio and Athletico-PR maintain solid track records in Copa of Brasil.
Fortaleza and Vitória complete the relationship with northeastern ambition. The mix of club sizes promises open duels. Alguns analysts highlight the possibility of upsets in unbalanced clashes.
Single Pot Detalhes and Draw Rules
CBF carries out the draw in a simple way. The eight clashes are randomized. Next, the command of each game is defined. The team drawn as home team in the first leg receives the return as visitors.
Essa mechanics balance the teams’ calendar. Clubes with larger stadiums may receive more crowds depending on the draw. The broadcast shows the names in real time, with fans reacting on social media.
The event lasts about an hour. Diretores from CBF participate in the ceremony. Convidados and the press are present in person at the Rio headquarters.
Premiação boosts teams in the round of 16
Cada, one of the 16 clubs, guarantees R$3 million for participation in the round of 16. The value helps with financial planning. Avanço for the quarterfinals increases the quota to R$4 million. The semi-final pays R$9 million per team.
The champion can receive a value close to R$78 million in the accumulated total. The total prize pool for the 2026 edition is around R$500 million. Smaller Clubes see Brasil’s Copa as an important revenue opportunity.
The tournament maintains relevance even with a tight schedule. Times of Série B and C use the competition for national visibility.