Copa do Brasil 2026: CBF divulga Regulamento Específico da ...
Datas-base da primeira fase são 18 e 19 de fevereiro; competição terá número recorde de clubes: 126
www.cbf.com.brHere’s the latest available on Copa do Brasil 2026 classifieds.
-
Summary: The 2026 Copa do Brasil features a record number of clubs (126 phase entries) with all Série A teams guaranteed a spot and many berths allocated through state championships, regional cups, and the national league standings. The tournament proceeds in multiple knockout rounds, with Série A teams entering in later rounds.[4][5][9]
-
Key qualification pathways:
- 80 spots come from state championships, based on performance and a CBF ranking system.[1]
- 12 spots are directly allocated to the third phase for specific beneficiaries (Copa do Nordeste champion, Copa Verde champion, Série B champion, and Brazilian teams in the Libertadores 2026) with internal reallocation if needed.[1]
- 17 of the 20 Série A 2025 clubs have already secured spots for 2026 through performance and ranking, illustrating the balance between tradition and current form.[1]
- Projections and maps of qualifiers by state have been published, showing how clubs like Athletico, Coritiba (Paraná), Goiás, Criciúma, and others are positioned depending on state results and potential Série A status.[2][3]
-
Schedule and structure notes:
- The basic calendar and regulation were published by CBF, including dates for early rounds (first phase around February) and the overall format expansion to a record number of clubs, with later entry for top-tier teams.[4]
- Detailed pairings and the path to the third phase were outlined in late 2025 and early 2026 by multiple outlets, with the official CBF bracket and matchups expected to be finalized by January 2026.[6][9]
-
What to expect next:
- As of now, expect a finalized list of all 126 qualifiers and the official bracket to be published by the CBF, followed by the first-phase matchups in February 2026.[9][4]
- For the most current, site-specific lists by state and exact club allocations, check the CBF releases and major outlets like CNN Brasil, Globo, and Globo Esporte as they publish daily updates through early 2026.[7][10][9]
If you’d like, I can pull exact lists of qualifiers by state or share the current provisional bracket as soon as official sources publish them.