The Copa do Brasil has reached its decisive phase, and we will soon find out what the matchups for the round of 16 will be, defined by a draw. The CBF holds the ceremony at its headquarters in Rio de Janeiro at 11am (Brasília time) on Tuesday. The qualified clubs will then play their matches only after the 2026 World Cup, scheduled for the first two weeks of August, when there will be no limitations on matchups. Another peculiarity of this phase is the definition of home and away matches by draw, which will also take place on Tuesday, but it is only from the next phase that the bracket until the final of the tournament will be decided.
A Crucial Phase
This phase is particularly important, as it is here that the teams will define their trajectory in the tournament, especially for the two teams not from Série A of the Brazilian Championship, Juventude and Fortaleza. On this occasion, it is relevant to consider that the draw is not carried out by means of pots, which means that the 16 qualified teams can face any team, without restrictions.
The great novelty of this season of the Copa do Brasil is that there will be no limitations on matchups, which means that any team can face any other team, regardless of their ranking. This change may bring innovation and unexpected surprises to the tournament. In addition, the matchups for the round of 16 will also define the home and away matches. It will be an unforgettable week for all fans and lovers of Brazilian football.
The draw to define the matchups for the Copa do Brasil will take place at the CBF headquarters and will be broadcast online on the CBF YouTube channel. It is a great opportunity for fans to prepare and see their teams in action. The matchups for the round of 16 will be available to watch, and the expectation is great to know exactly who will face whom, at this crucial moment of the competition.
