Uberlândia are 2026 Série D champions | OneFootball

Uberlândia won the 2026 Brasileirão Série DCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

Uberlândia were crowned champions of the 2026 Brasileirão Série D this Sunday (13). In a clash at Parque do Sabiá, in the city of Uberlândia, the Green Hurricane drew 1-1 with ASA and confirmed the title of the 18th edition of the competition. The Minas Gerais side held the advantage after a 2-0 win in the first leg. At home, they made the scoreline built in Arapiraca count, to the delight of the 36,500 fans in attendance.

Both goals were scored in the first half. Michel Douglas, for ASA, opened the scoring, and Calazans, for Uberlândia, leveled it.

The title crowns a successful season for the Minas Gerais team, which, before lifting the trophy, had already secured promotion to return to Série C, a competition it had not played in since 2003. The triumph makes the club, winner of the 1994 Série B, a two-time national champion. Throughout Série D, it recorded 12 wins, seven draws, and three defeats, with 29 goals scored and 15 conceded.

Uberlândia players celebrate a goal against ASA in the second leg of the 2026 Série D finalCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

The runner-up finish also does not overshadow ASA’s excellent campaign, as they end the tournament with a guaranteed return to Série C for the first time since 2017, leaving their fans proud. They close the tournament with a record of ten wins, nine draws, and three defeats. They scored 29 goals and conceded 14.

THE MATCH

At the start of the match, ASA showed they were not going to give up after the setback in the first game. They pressed the Minas Gerais side in search of chances, but without success. Just as Uberlândia were beginning to react, ASA opened the scoring. In the 21st minute, Michel Douglas got on the end of a cross from Arthuzinho and headed home.

Calazans scored Uberlândia’s goal in the second leg of the 2026 Brasileirão Série D finalCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

Roared on by the crowd, Uberlândia equalized in the 32nd minute. After a corner kick, Calazans got a touch and sent the ball into the back of the net. The goal fired up the fans even more. In the 40th minute, the club nearly took the lead, with Da Silva just failing to reach the ball inside the box.

The second half remained quiet until the 24th minute, with the coaches making changes to inject fresh energy into their teams. Even with nearly 20 minutes still to go before the final whistle, Uberlândia’s fans were already gearing up for the celebration with chants of "Champions!"

Despite the pressure applied by Alagoas’ Alvinegro, the 1-1 scoreline grew increasingly comfortable for Uberlândia as time passed. To take the decision to penalties, ASA needed a 3-1 victory. Near the 45th minute, the home fans began celebrating the unprecedented title in the club’s 103-year history. Full-time: Uberlândia 1-1 ASA.

Congratulations, Uberlândia, 2026 Série D champions!

Uberlândia won the 2026 Brasileirão Série DCredits: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

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