On Friday afternoon (15), the CBF held the draw for the third round of the Women’s Copa do Brasil, defining the 16 matchups and home-field assignments. In this round, the ties are still single-leg knockout matches. The date set by the CBF for this round is May 27.
The third round is marked by the entry of the 16 clubs from the Women’s Brasileirão A1. In addition, the 16 teams that won in the second round remain in the competition. Highlighting the tournament’s democratic nature, any of the 32 clubs can face each other.
THE COMPETITION
The 2026 edition of the Copa do Brasil will have a total of 72 matches, instead of the 64 held last year, with 11 dates, three more than in 2025. From the third round onward, all 66 teams from the three divisions of the Women’s Brasileirão and the 27 football federations across the country will have gone through the competition.
The draw host, Lizandra Trindade, alongside competitions manager Aline PellegrinoCredits: Luciana Vermell/CBF
Another change for this year is that, starting from the quarterfinals, all ties will be played over two legs.
THE DRAW
The 32 participating clubs were placed into a single pot. The first 16 teams drawn will host the single-leg ties.
DERBIES
The standout fixtures of the third round are two major Brazilian football derbies. The reigning champions, Palmeiras, will face Corinthians. In Rio Grande do Sul, the clash will be between Internacional and Grêmio.
Palmeiras are the reigning champions and will face their rivals CorinthiansCredits: Luciana Vermell/CBF
Check out the matchups for the third round of the 2026 Women’s Copa do Brasil:
Group 35 – Atlético-MG vs Vitória
Group 36 – Palmeiras vs Corinthians
Group 37 – Heips vs Coritiba
Group 38 – Fluminense vs Minas Brasília
Group 39 – Planalto vs Bahia
Group 40 – Atlético Piauiense vs Santos
Group 41 – Liga Sanjoanense vs Flamengo
Group 42 – Botafogo vs Juventude
Group 43 – Ferroviária vs UDA
Group 44 – Itabirito vs Sport
Group 45 – Cruzeiro vs Doce Mel
Group 46 – Instituto 3B vs Ação
Group 47 – São José-SP vs Red Bull Bragantino
Group 48 – Vasco da Gama vs América-MG
Group 49 – Internacional vs Grêmio
Group 50 – Mauaense vs São Paulo
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