Corinthians under-20s back in training, gearing up for Copinha 2026 | OneFootball

Throughout this Monday (3), Corinthians’ Under-20 squad returned to the youth training center after a little over a month of vacation and began training in preparation for the São Paulo Junior Football Cup in 2026. Click here to watch the video of their return.

On its social media, Corinthians shared some images of the squad’s return, where it was possible to see that the players underwent physical assessments—a common protocol when returning after a vacation period—as well as gym activities and sprint runs on the pitch.

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Some athletes from the Under-17 category were present at the older team’s return, indicating they are being observed by coach William Batista with an eye on a possible inclusion in the squad list for the competition. They are: defenders Iago Machado and Cauã Ribeiro, as well as forward Kawê Klayver.

Central do Timão had previously reported that the “Filhos do Terrão” would not participate in any preparatory tournaments ahead of the most important youth tournament in Brazil, in which Corinthians holds 11 titles. However, the possibility of playing friendly matches against other teams is not ruled out.

Additionally, as published in recent months by Meu Timão and confirmed by Central do Timão, the intention was to reinforce the Under-20 squad specifically for the Copinha. However, the transfer ban imposed by FIFA on the club due to a debt from the purchase of defender Félix Torres in January 2024 disrupted these plans.

In 2025, despite reaching the final and finishing as runners-up in the Copinha with one of the youngest squads in the tournament, Corinthians fought against relegation in the Under-20 Brasileirão and were eliminated by Santos in the round of 16 of the Paulista Championship for the category.

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