Paulistão 2026 semi-finals: match-ups, home teams and route to final | OneFootball

The decisive round this Sunday (22) determined the last qualifiers for the semifinals of the Paulistão 2026. Novorizontino and Corinthians secured their spots and join Palmeiras and São Paulo in the fight for the state trophy.

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With the results, the bracket is defined following the accumulated points criterion. Having the best overall campaign, Novorizontino will have the advantage of playing at home against Corinthians (fourth among the semifinalists). On the other side of the bracket, Palmeiras (2nd) will host São Paulo (3rd) in a decisive Choque-Rei at Allianz Parque.

Quarterfinal Highlights

Novorizontino continues to make history. The Tigre do Vale secured its spot with an exciting 2-1 victory over Santos. The qualifying goal came only in the final minutes, igniting the fans in the interior of São Paulo and confirming the team as the great sensation of the season.

Meanwhile, Corinthians needed extra doses of drama to advance. At Canindé, Timão came from behind to draw against Portuguesa in the final stretch of the game and secured survival in the tournament after a tense penalty shootout.

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