Brazil's Copa do Brasil semi-finals reach decisive second legs with record prize at stake
The gist
Palmeiras, Vasco, Grêmio and Atlético-MG are playing the Copa do Brasil semi-finals, with the winner set to earn R$ 78 million.
The runner-up also gets a first-ever 2027 Libertadores place, so both finalists gain.
How it unfolded
- Sep 27, 2026The CBF (Brazilian football confederation) confirmed dates, times and venues for the semi-finals, with first legs on Nov 1 and the final on Dec 6.
- Oct 31, 2026OneFootball said it secured rights, via MediaPro and the CBF, to both semi-final ties and the final in more than 170 countries.
- Nov 1, 2026First legs: Palmeiras vs Vasco at Nubank Parque (16h) and Grêmio vs Atlético-MG at Arena do Grêmio (18h30). Palmeiras took the lead against Vasco, while Grêmio beat Atlético-MG 2–0.
Key terms
- Copa do Brasil
- A knockout football cup competition in Brazil contested by clubs from all states, organized by the national federation.
- Libertadores
- The top annual continental club football competition in South America, organized by CONMEBOL since 1960.
- CBF
- The governing body of football in Brazil, overseeing national leagues, the national cup and national teams.
Source: Wikipedia