Copa Sul-Sudeste
| Organiser(s) | Brazilian Football Confederation |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2026 |
| Region | Brazil's Sorth and Southeast |
| Teams | 12 |
| Qualifier for | Copa do Brasil (third round) |
The Copa Sul-Sudeste (English: South-Southeast Cup) will be a regional competition created in parallel with the return of the Copa Norte and Copa Centro-Oeste, aimed at teams from the Sorth and Southeast region of Brazil (excluding the state of Espírito Santo which for technical leveling reasons will compete in the Copa Centro-Oeste) that are not classified for CONMEBOL competitions (Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana). The objective of the competition will be to allocate a spot directly to the third stage of the Copa do Brasil, a competition that has been expanded to 126 clubs.[1]
Qualification
[edit]In the initial edition, each state will be entitled to two teams, totaling 12, with the performance of the clubs in state competitions (whether championship or cup) being used as a classification criterion.[2] With no teams in the 2025 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, the Paraná Football Federation was the first to define the places for the tournament in 2026, indicating Operário Ferroviário, champion of the 2025 Campeonato Paranaense, and the winner of the Taça FPF that is in dispute.[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Copa do Brasil 2026 terá novo formato, mais times e final única: veja o que muda". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 1 October 2025.
- ^ "Copa Sul-Sudeste: quais times ficam com as duas vagas do Paraná na competição". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 1 October 2025.
- ^ "Clube confirma participação na Copa Sul-Sudeste de 2026". Lance! (in Portuguese). 3 October 2025.
