After early exit in 2026, Corinthians record worst Copinha run since 2013

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·15 Januari 2026

After early exit in 2026, Corinthians record worst Copinha run since 2013

By Henrique Pereira / Central do Timão Editorial Team

Corinthians said goodbye to the 2026 Copinha last Tuesday (13th), after being defeated by Guarani 2-1. With the elimination still in the second phase, Timãozinho recorded its worst performance in the tournament since the 2013 edition.

On that occasion, the club from Parque São Jorge also advanced in its group, earning seven points and surpassing União São João, XV de Piracicaba, and Americano from Maranhão. It’s worth noting that, at the time, only the first place in each group secured a spot in the next round. In the knockout stage, Corinthians ended up eliminated by Bahia, after a 1-0 defeat.

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Since then, the club’s history in the competition has been marked by standout campaigns, with titles in 2015, 2017, and 2024, as well as three runner-up finishes. Until now, the worst performance had occurred in 2022, when Timãozinho was eliminated in the third phase, against Resende from Rio de Janeiro.

However, the 2026 participation fell short of expectations. From the debut, the team faced difficulties, securing victories against Trindade from Goiás and XV de Jaú, as well as a goalless draw with Luverdense from Mato Grosso. Despite the results, Corinthians did not deliver consistent performances throughout the competition. Against Guarani, once again, the performance was below par, culminating in elimination.

With the end of the Copinha campaign, Corinthians is expected to make adjustments to its U-20 team, with an eye on the rest of the season. The team will face the Brazilian Championship for the category, scheduled to start in February, and the Paulista Championship, set to begin in March.

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