Palmeiras still alive on three fronts in 2026; where they stand | OneFootball

Palmeiras enters the decisive stretch of 2026 still alive in the season’s three main competitions. After winning the Campeonato Paulista, Verdão is fighting for the lead in the Brasileirão and has qualified for the semifinals of the Libertadores and the Copa do Brasil.

Competing on all three fronts at once will require planning from the coaching staff. The decisive matchups are concentrated between October and November, a period in which Palmeiras will also play the final rounds of the national league.

Palmeiras battles for the top spot in the Brasileirão

Palmeiras is in second place in the Brazilian Championship with 56 points, one behind Flamengo. Verdão remains directly involved in the title race heading into the final rounds.

The next match will be against Grêmio on Sunday (20) at 11 a.m. at Arena do Grêmio in Porto Alegre. After that, the team will have a break in the schedule until hosting Bahia on October 8.

Abel Ferreira will not be able to be on the bench against Grêmio and Bahia. The coach is serving a suspension imposed by the STJD after kicking a microphone in the match against Mirassol.

The Brasileirão is the only one of the three competitions in which Palmeiras does not depend exclusively on its own results. In addition to earning points, the club also needs to keep an eye on Flamengo’s performance at the top of the table.

Verdão faces Fluminense in the Libertadores

Palmeiras reached the Libertadores semifinal after eliminating LDU on penalties in Quito.

Verdão won the first leg 1-0 at Nubank Parque and lost the second leg 3-2. With the aggregate score tied 3-3, Carlos Miguel saved two spot kicks in the penalty shootout and secured qualification.

The semifinal opponent will be Fluminense. The first match will take place at the Maracanã, and the second will be played at Nubank Parque. Palmeiras will decide the tie at home because it finished the group stage with a better campaign than the Rio club.

Abel will not be on the bench for the first match. The coach was sent off against LDU and will serve a suspension in the semifinal.

If it eliminates Fluminense, Palmeiras will play in the eighth Libertadores final in its history. The club is seeking its fourth continental title after winning in 1999, 2020, and 2021.

Palmeiras takes on Vasco in the Copa do Brasil

In the Copa do Brasil, Palmeiras has qualified to face Vasco in the semifinal. Verdão eliminated Santos in the quarterfinals, while the Rio side beat Vitória.

The order of home matches was decided in a draw held by the CBF. Palmeiras will play the first match at home, and Vasco will decide the qualification at home.

The exact dates and kickoff times for the semifinals have yet to be confirmed by the CBF. On the other side of the bracket, Grêmio and Atlético-MG are competing for a place in the final.

Unlike previous editions, the 2026 Copa do Brasil final will be played as a single match. The showdown is scheduled for Mané Garrincha Stadium in Brasília.

Palmeiras could finish 2026 with four titles

Palmeiras began the year by winning the Campeonato Paulista. The team beat Novorizontino in the final and secured its first trophy of the season.

With the Brasileirão, Libertadores, and Copa do Brasil still up for grabs, the club could win four titles in 2026. To do so, it will have to manage a run that combines knockout matches with a point-by-point battle for the national lead.

The Libertadores will be the first knockout competition to determine Palmeiras’ future. The matches against Fluminense will take place in October, while the Copa do Brasil semifinal is scheduled for November.

Frequently asked questions

Which titles is Palmeiras still competing for in 2026?

Palmeiras is still competing in the Brazilian Championship, the Libertadores, and the Copa do Brasil. The club has already won the Campeonato Paulista.

Who will Palmeiras face in the semifinals?

Palmeiras will face Fluminense in the Libertadores and Vasco in the Copa do Brasil.

Can Palmeiras win four titles in 2026?

Yes. Since it has already won the Paulista and is still alive in three other competitions, Palmeiras could finish the season with four trophies.

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