Early 2026 Sees Exciting Local Football Tournaments Kick Off in Brazil
Local football tournaments in Poços de Caldas and Tibagi are set for January 2026, with open registrations and attractive prizes promoting community football.
- • Taça Poços de Society Feminino on January 18, 2026, with free registration limited to eight teams.
- • Tibagi's Taça Diamante de Futebol registration open until January 20, fee of R$350 per team.
- • Prizes include trophies and medals; Taça Diamante rewards 50%, 30%, 20% of registration fees to top three.
- • Events aim to promote local sports, community integration, and showcase local talent.
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Two notable local football tournaments are set to energize Brazil's football scene in early 2026, offering community teams opportunities to compete and engage in vibrant sporting events.
On January 18, 2026, the Taça Poços de Society Feminino will take place at Parque Municipal Antonio Molinari in Poços de Caldas. This women's football tournament features matches throughout the day and invites teams to register free of charge. Registration is limited to eight teams, which can sign up by calling (35) 99939-6130. Prizes include trophies and medals for the top four teams. The event is organized through a partnership between the Associação dos Árbitros de Poços de Caldas (AAPC), Liga Poços-caldense de Futebol (LPF), and the Secretaria Municipal de Esportes.
Meanwhile, in Tibagi, the Taça Diamante de Futebol 2026 has opened registration until January 20, 2026, with a participation fee of R$350 per team. This municipal championship aims to strengthen local sports and foster community integration. Secretary of Sports Maxsuelly S. Lipke emphasized that the tournament promotes leisure, quality of life, and showcases local athletes. The prize pool distributes 50% of collected registration fees to the first-place team, 30% to second place, and 20% to third, all inclusive of trophies and medals. Organized by the Prefeitura de Tibagi and Secretaria de Esportes e Recreação Orientada (SERO), this event will kickstart Tibagi's 2026 sports calendar.
These tournaments reflect Brazil's vibrant grassroots football culture, encouraging participation and sporting spirit in local communities early in the year.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
