Copinha 2026: groups and host cities for Brazil’s top youth event | OneFootball

This Tuesday (25th), the São Paulo Football Federation (FPF) held the draw that defined the groups for the Copinha 2026, in São Paulo.

Former players Souza and Djalminha were present at the event held at Pacaembu.

Next year's tournament will feature 128 clubs, divided into 32 groups.

Held since 1969, the São Paulo Junior Football Cup has established itself over the years as the largest youth tournament in Brazilian football.

Corinthians is the biggest champion with 11 titles (1969, 1970, 1995, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2009, 2012, 2015, 2017, and 2024), followed by Fluminense (1971, 1973, 1977, 1986, and 1989), Internacional (1974, 1978, 1980, 1998, and 2020), and São Paulo (1993, 2000, 2010, 2019, and 2025).

Flamengo has four titles (1990, 2011, 2016, and 2018), with Atlético-MG (1975, 1976, and 1983) and Santos (1984, 2013, and 2014) following.

The group of clubs with two titles includes Nacional-SP (1972 and 1988), Palmeiras (2022 and 2023), Ponte Preta (1981 and 1982), and Portuguesa (1991 and 2002).

América-MG (1996), América-SP (1996), Cruzeiro (2007), Figueirense (2008), Guarani (2004), Juventus-SP (1985), Marília (1979), Paulista (1997), Roma (2001), Santo André (2003), and Vasco (1992) complete the list of Copinha champions.

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Featured photo: Disclosure/X Copinha

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