2026 Copa Sul-Sudeste
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Brazil |
| Dates | 25 March – 7 June |
| Teams | 12 |
The 2026 Copa Sul-Sudeste will be the innaugural edition of the football competition held in the Brazil.
Format
The tournament will be divided into two groups of six teams each, with single round-robin matches between the teams in their respective groups. The top two teams will advance to the semifinals, which will be played over two legs. Those who qualify will advance to the final, which will also be played in two matches.[1]
Qualified teams
| Association | Team | Qualification method |
|---|---|---|
| Minas Gerais 2 berths |
América Mineiro | 2025 Campeonato Mineiro best team with that did not qualify for CONMEBOL competitions |
| Tombense | Second best team with that did not qualify for CONMEBOL competitions | |
| Paraná 2 berths |
Operário Ferroviário | 2025 Campeonato Paranaense champions[2] |
| Cianorte | 2025 Taça FPF champions[2] | |
| Rio de Janeiro 2 berths |
Volta Redonda | 2025 Campeonato Carioca best team with that did not qualify for CONMEBOL competitions |
| Sampaio Corrêa | Second best team with that did not qualify for CONMEBOL competitions | |
| Rio Grande do Sul 2 berths |
Internacional | 2025 Campeonato Gaúcho best team with that did not qualify for CONMEBOL competitions |
| Juventude | Second best team with that did not qualify for CONMEBOL competitions | |
| Santa Catarina 2 berths |
Avaí | 2025 Campeonato Catarinense champions |
| Chapecoense | 2025 Campeonato Catarinense runners-up | |
| São Paulo 2 berths |
São Bernardo | 2025 Campeonato Paulista best team with that did not qualify for CONMEBOL competitions |
| Novorizontino | Second best team with that did not qualify for CONMEBOL competitions |
- Notes
- Since the Taça Minas Gerais is no longer disputed, the only possible qualification for Minas Gerais teams is via 2025 Campeonato Mineiro. For the other states where state cups are being played in 2025, the federations have not yet officially announced the distribution of the berths, since the spot was initially expected for the 2026 Copa do Brasil dispute.
- Paraná and Santa Catarina have no teams in the 2025 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A or competing in the final stages of the 2025 Copa do Brasil, turning it impossible for them clubs to qualify for international tournaments for 2026 season. The Paraná federation was the first to officially announce the distribution of spots.[2]
Group stage
Group A
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Advance to Knockout stage |
| 2 | A2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | A3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | A4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | A5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | A6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source:
Group B
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Advance to Knockout stage |
| 2 | B2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | B3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | B4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | B5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | B6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source:
References
- ^ "Copa Sul-Sudeste: entenda o formato da competição que vai estrear em 2026". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 1 October 2025.
- ^ a b c "Copa Sul-Sudeste: quais times ficam com as duas vagas do Paraná na competição". GloboEsporte (in Portuguese). 1 October 2025.