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The CBF Competitions Directorate presented, this Wednesday (11), the technical documents for the 2026 edition of the Northeast Cup.

The General Action Plan, the Specific Regulations, and the Basic Table of the competition were published. The 20 participating clubs will begin their quest for the title on March 25. The champion will be determined on June 7, when the second leg of the final is scheduled. Bahia is the current winner of the competition.

In total, 20 clubs will compete in the competition. In the first phase, the teams will be divided into four groups with five clubs each. The date of the group draw, as well as the dynamics, will be announced soon by the CBF.

The champion of the 2026 Northeast Cup will secure a spot in the third phase of the 2027 Brazil Cup.

The following clubs will compete in the 2026 Northeast Cup: ABC, América-RN, ASA, Botafogo-PB, Ceará, Confiança, CRB, Ferroviário, Fluminense-PI, Fortaleza, Imperatriz, Itabaiana, Jacuipense, Juazeirense, Maranhão, Piauí, Retrô, Sousa, Sport, and Vitória.

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