Fluminense, Bahia, and São Paulo Advance to Quarterfinals in Copa do Brasil Feminina Round of 16
Fluminense, Bahia, and São Paulo have secured their spots in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Copa do Brasil Feminina after victories in the round of 16 matches on July 21.
- • Fluminense defeated Cruzeiro 2-1 with late goals from Kamilla Sotero and Lelê.
- • Bahia won 1-0 over Itabirito with Angela Gomez scoring the winner.
- • São Paulo beat Vasco 1-0 with Aline Milene's goal.
- • Quarterfinalists now include Internacional, Flamengo, and Ferroviária as well.
Key details
On July 21, 2026, three decisive matches took place in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil Feminina, with Fluminense, Bahia, and São Paulo emerging victorious to secure their places in the quarterfinals. Fluminense overcame Cruzeiro 2-1 at the Estádio Luso Brasileiro, turning the game around with late goals from Kamilla Sotero and Lelê after Pri Back had opened the scoring for Cruzeiro.
Meanwhile, Bahia edged Itabirito 1-0 in Minas Gerais, thanks to Angela Gomez's goal in the 62nd minute. São Paulo also secured a narrow 1-0 win over Vasco in Volta Redonda, with Aline Milene scoring the match’s sole goal. These wins add to the list of teams already qualified for the quarterfinals including Internacional, Flamengo, and Ferroviária, which eliminated Coritiba, 3B Sport, and Corinthians respectively.
The round of 16 will conclude on July 22, with Botafogo facing Red Bull Bragantino and Atlético-MG taking on Atlético-PI, completing the set of quarterfinalists. This progression marks an important phase in the tournament as the competition intensifies among Brazil’s top women’s football clubs.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
