CBF changes schedule, Botafogo secure spot in 2026 Copa do Brasil | OneFootball

What happened to the Brazilian football calendar for 2026?

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) announced changes to the calendar for the 2026 season. With some alterations, the highest authority in Brazilian football ended up benefiting Botafogo, which now has a very close spot in the next Copa do Brasil.

According to the old format, Botafogo did not have a guaranteed presence, as it had not achieved the goal in the Carioca. Thus, the black and white team would have to finish in the top 6 of the Brasileirão to secure a spot in the Copa do Brasil 2026.

With the calendar change, however, the CBF decreed that all 20 clubs playing in Serie A will be in the next Copa do Brasil, entering only in the fifth phase. Thus, Botafogo has a practically secured spot in the competition in 2026.

WHAT DOES BOTAFOGO NEED TO DO TO GUARANTEE A SPOT IN THE COPA DO BRASIL 2026?

The only thing that could remove Botafogo from the next Copa do Brasil is if the team is relegated to the second division of the Brasileirão. However, this situation is quite unlikely, as the team already has 40 points and is fighting for a spot in the positions that guarantee entry to the Libertadores of America 2026.

WHAT WERE THE OTHER CHANGES BY THE CBF FOR THE 2026 SEASON?

Regarding the Copa do Brasil, the CBF decided that the final of the competition will be a single match, with a pre-defined venue. Additionally, the Brasileirão will start in January, and the State Championships will have reduced dates.

AND WHAT ABOUT FLAMENGO?

While the CBF organizes the calendar for next year, Flamengo takes the field this Thursday (02) to face Cruzeiro, for the 26th round of the Brasileirão. The match kicks off at 8:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã. Coluna do Fla TV, as usual, shows the details of the match on YouTube. Finally, Premiere (pay-per-view) broadcasts the match.

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