Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior 2026: Key Matches Scheduled in Barueri and Mogi das Cruzes
The Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior 2026 features important group stage matches in Barueri and Mogi das Cruzes, with teams competing to advance in Brazil's largest youth football tournament.
- • Palmeiras faces Batalhão on January 8 at Arena Barueri in group stage match.
- • Second round in Mogi das Cruzes on January 7 includes União Mogi vs. Centro Olímpico and Fortaleza vs. Confiança.
- • União Mogi and Fortaleza can secure advancement with victories in their matches.
- • Admission in Mogi requires free ticket reservation and registration due to security protocols.
Key details
The 2026 edition of the Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior, Brazil's premier youth football tournament, is underway with key group stage matches scheduled across different venues. Significant fixtures include Palmeiras versus Batalhão at Arena Barueri and a doubleheader in Mogi das Cruzes featuring Série 23 group games.
On January 8 at 19:30, Palmeiras will take on Batalhão in the second round of the group stage at Arena Barueri, showcasing promising young talents in a crucial matchup. Meanwhile, the second round in Mogi das Cruzes is set for January 7 at the Nogueirão stadium, where two matches will feature teams striving to secure their advancement into the tournament’s next phase.
União Mogi, fresh off a 2-0 opening win against Confiança (PB), will face Centro Olímpico (SP) at 1 PM, aiming to consolidate their position in the competition. Later, at 3:15 PM, Fortaleza, having won their debut match 1-0 against Centro Olímpico, will meet Confiança (PB). Both Fortaleza and União Mogi can guarantee advancement with victories in these matches.
The Mogi games are free to attend but require prior ticket reservations through the official website. To facilitate access, the Mogi das Cruzes City Hall is providing QR code posters at stadium entrances and onsite personnel to assist fans with reservations and registration, which includes submitting personal and facial data for security in the Group 23 matches.
The Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior, running until January 25, is supported locally by municipal departments, reflecting a strong commitment to fostering youth sports and athlete development. This tournament remains a vital stage for emerging Brazilian football talents to showcase their skills on a national platform.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
