Copa do Brasil draw: Flamengo’s possible opponents and pot breakdown | OneFootball

CBF Draws the Groups for the Copa do Brasil This Monday (23)

Flamengo will debut in the Copa do Brasil starting from the fifth phase. The opponent will be known this Monday (23), when the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) will hold the draw. The Most Beloved is in pot 1 and may face teams from the first division or even from Série D.

The ceremony will take place from 2 PM (Brasília time), at the CBF headquarters in Rio de Janeiro. Besides Flamengo, the other 19 clubs from Série A will debut in the fifth phase. The other teams have come from the initial stages of the national competition.

WHAT ARE THE POTS FOR THE 2026 COPA DO BRASIL?

Therefore, Flamengo can face Série A teams like Vitória, Coritiba, Mirassol, Chapecoense, and Remo, but could also draw Jacuipense, which is from Série D of the Brasileirão. An opponent that would attract attention on Mengo's path would be Confiança-SE, which is managed by Rodolfo Landim, former president of the Most Beloved.

WHEN WILL FLAMENGO'S MATCHES IN THE COPA DO BRASIL TAKE PLACE?

The first leg of the fifth phase of the Copa do Brasil will take place on April 22 or 23. The return match will be scheduled for May 13 or 14. It is worth noting that the other midweeks of these two months will be occupied by the six rounds of the Libertadores of America.

Thus, Flamengo will receive R$ 2 million for playing in the fifth phase of the Copa do Brasil. If they advance, they will earn a prize of R$ 3 million. If they progress, the Red-Black will play in the round of 16 only after the World Cup, on August 1 or 2 and 5 or 6.

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