Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior 2026: Knockout Stage Set as Group Matches Conclude
Thirty-nine teams have progressed to the knockout phase of the 2026 Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior following the conclusion of the group stage, with key matches, including Internacional vs. Nacional-SP, set for January 10.
- • Thirty-nine teams advanced to the knockout phase after group stage completion.
- • Bahia led Group 9 with a 4-0 win over América-SP.
- • Chapecoense and Atlético-BA advanced from Group 1 with key victories.
- • Upcoming match: Internacional vs. Nacional-SP at 11 AM on January 10.
- • Corinthians and Vasco also secured knockout stage spots.
Key details
The 2026 Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior is advancing rapidly towards the knockout phase, with 39 teams securing their places after the conclusion of the group stage. On January 9, several decisive matches marked the end of this preliminary phase. Bahia topped Group 9 with a commanding 4-0 victory over América-SP, finishing with seven points. Inter de Limeira also qualified from the same group after a 3-1 win against CSA, ending with four points.
Group 1 saw Chapecoense and Atlético-BA advance after crucial wins: Chapecoense beat Santa Fé-SP 3-0 and led the group by goal difference, while Atlético-BA edged Volta Redonda 3-2. In Group 3, Goiás and América-RN secured qualifications through victories in their third round matches. Later that evening, Corinthians and Vasco guaranteed their spots; Corinthians triumphed over XV de Jaú 3-2 to top Group 8, and Vasco overcame I9 3-1 to finish second in Group 12 behind Guanabara City.
Group 10 completed its qualification with América-MG and Atlético-PI both winning their matches to take first and second places respectively. Other prominent clubs such as Ponte Preta, Grêmio, Botafogo, and Santos have also advanced to the knockout stage.
Looking ahead, on January 10, Internacional will face Nacional-SP at 11 AM at Estádio Nicolau Alayon in São Paulo, with both teams leading Group 32. This match will be streamed live on Cazé TV with real-time coverage available via CNN Esportes. Another fixture scheduled later the same day pits Real Soccer against São Paulo at 18:30, continuing the group stage battles in this crucial youth tournament.
The Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior remains Brazil's premier youth football competition, providing a crucial platform for emerging talent across the country. With the group stage winding down, teams now turn their focus to the knockout rounds, where the stakes are significantly higher and the road to the title intensifies.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
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Match schedule
Sources disagree on the timing of the match between Real Soccer and São Paulo.
ge.globo.com
"Today's match features Real Soccer facing off against São Paulo, set to kick off at 18:30."
cnnbrasil.com.br
"Internacional is set to play against Nacional-SP in their third match of the Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior on January 10, 2026, at 11 AM (local time)."
Why this matters: One source states the match is at 18:30, while another source indicates a match involving Internacional and Nacional-SP is at 11 AM on the same day. This discrepancy affects the understanding of the match schedule for January 10, 2026.