Cruzeiro face Chapecoense in Copa do Brasil last 16 | OneFootball

Cruzeiro found out this Tuesday (26) who their next opponent in the Copa do Brasil will be, now in the round of 16. In a draw held by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), it was decided that Artur Jorge’s team will face Chapecoense for a place in the quarterfinals of the competition.

After the matchups were defined, a second draw determined the order of the home fixtures. Cruzeiro will play the first match away from home and will decide qualification in front of their fans at Mineirão.

The clash brings a relatively quick reunion between the teams. Last weekend, Cruzeiro hosted Chapecoense in the Brazilian Championship and won 2-1 at Mineirão.

Cruzeiro reached the round of 16 after eliminating Goiás. In the fifth round, they drew 2-2 in the first match and secured qualification with a 1-0 win at Mineirão. Chapecoense, meanwhile, advanced after eliminating Botafogo, a result that drew attention in the previous stage of the competition.

The round of 16 matches will only be played after the World Cup. The base dates set by the CBF are August 1 and 2 for the first-leg matches, while the decisive clashes are scheduled for August 5 and 6. The entity will later announce the exact days and times of each match.

Besides a place in the quarterfinals, qualification also represents a major financial impact. The clubs that advance will receive prize money of R$ 4 million.

See how all the matchups turned out:

Copa do Brasil 2026 round of 16 matchups (with home fixtures defined):

The teams listed on the right will host the second leg.

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