Copa do Brasil to offer 2 Libertadores spots from 2026 | OneFootball

How many spots for the Libertadores does the Copa do Brasil currently offer?

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) is preparing a series of changes in Brazilian football for the 2026 season. One of the changes will occur in the Copa do Brasil.

According to information from 'Estadão', starting in 2026, the Copa do Brasil will offer two spots for the Libertadores. Thus, the champion and the runner-up of the tournament will have confirmed participation in the continental competition. However, the CBF will still decide if the runner-up will go to the group stage or the first phase.

It is worth noting that, due to this change in the Copa do Brasil, the Brazilian Championship will also undergo a change. This is because the second spot via the national knockout will be removed from the Brasileirão.

What is the current situation of the Copa do Brasil?

While the CBF plans for the 2026 season, the Copa do Brasil is close to having its champion defined. This Wednesday (10), Corinthians defeated Cruzeiro 1-0, with a goal by Memphis Depay, in the first leg of the semifinal.

On the other side of the bracket, Vasco and Fluminense will face off this Thursday (11), at Maracanã, at 8 PM (Brasília time), in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinal. Thus, the two return matches will take place on Sunday (14).

What happened to Flamengo in the Copa do Brasil?

The current champion of the Copa do Brasil, Flamengo was eliminated in the 2025 edition in the round of 16 by Atlético-MG. After ending the tie with a 1-1 aggregate, the team from Minas Gerais prevailed in the penalties, 4-3.

And now?

Flamengo is now focused on the Intercontinental Club Championship. This Saturday (13), Filipe Luís's team faces Pyramids (EGY) at 2 PM (Brasília time), at Al Rayyan Stadium, in Qatar, for the semifinal of the world tournament.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match through YouTube, the website, and the social media. However, Globo (open channel), GE TV (YouTube), and Cazé TV (YouTube) will broadcast the Flamengo game.

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