Copa do Brasil clashes: Corinthians face Internacional in the round of 16

Corinthians had their opponent defined for the round of 16 against Copa and Brasil. The São Paulo club will face Internacional. The draw took place this Tuesday morning at the headquarters of Confederação Brasileira de Futebol, at Rio de Janeiro.

The definition places the current champion against a known opponent from other editions of the tournament. The games are scheduled for the first week of August.

Datas and field commands already confirmed

The duels are scheduled based on August 1st and 2nd for the first leg. The return takes place on the 5th and 6th of August. The first game will be at Beira-Rio, at Porto Alegre. The decision remains in Neo Química Arena, in São Paulo.

The CBF held a new draw to define the teams after the teams crossed. Corinthians enters the field with the advantage of deciding at home. Equipes from Série A dominate the stage, with only two representatives from Série B in the knockout stages.

The black and white club secured a place by eliminating Barra, from Santa Catarina. Venceu 1-0 in the first leg, with a goal from Jesse Lingard. Repetiu the score in the return with Yuri Alberto.

Histórico of duels between Corinthians and Internacional

The teams met three times in Copa and Brasil qualifiers. Internacional advanced in 1992 and 2017. Já and Corinthians prevailed in 2009, when they won the title.

The recent rivalry shows balance. Corinthians is looking for the fifth trophy of the competition. Conquistou the fourth championship in December 2025 against Vasco from Gama.

• Internacional x Corinthians
• Mirassol x Grêmio
• Palmeiras x Fortaleza
• Atlético Mineiro x Juventude
• Chapecoense x Cruzeiro
• Vasco from Gama x Fluminense
• Athletico Paranaense x Vitória
• Santos x Remo

Premiação guarantees R$5 million to Corinthians

Participation in the round of 16 guarantees R$5 million to the club. The value includes R$2 million from the fifth phase and R$3 million from the current stage. Avançar on Wednesdays would bring in another R$4 million.

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The amount represents an important reinforcement in the middle of the season. Corinthians also competes in Campeonato Brasileiro and other competitions.

Outros round of 16 duels

The draw divided the 16 classified into eight matches. Most clubs come from the national football elite. Apenas Mirassol and Juventude defend Série B.

The knockout stage maintains the round-trip format. Empate on the aggregate score takes the penalty shootout. The phase takes place in August, with Wednesdays scheduled for the end of the month.

The current champion enters motivated. The campaign so far has shown defensive solidity against Barra. Agora level rises against Internacional.

Preparação for the August games

The interval until August allows for planning. Corinthians can use the period to adjust the squad and recover athletes. Internacional also competes against Brasileirão and needs to balance the competitions.

Beira-Rio tends to present a hostile environment for visitors. Neo Química Arena should receive a large crowd upon its return. The reversed command favors the São Paulo team in the search for classification.

Copa of Brasil remains a priority for Corinthians. The 2025 title gave the group morale. The coach and players know the way to go far again.