Grêmio and Corinthians Advance to Round of 16 in Copa do Brasil 2026

Grêmio and Corinthians have both secured their spots in the round of 16 of the 2026 Copa do Brasil following decisive victories this week. Grêmio triumphed over Confiança with a commanding 3-0 win in the second leg, solidifying a 5-0 aggregate score and moving confidently forward in the tournament. Meanwhile, Corinthians edged Barra de Balneário Camboriú 1-0 in a tightly contested match at Neo Química Arena.

On May 14 at Arena Batistão, Grêmio set the tone early with a penalty goal by Braithwaite in the 13th minute after Amuzu was fouled. Braithwaite further impressed by scoring a second goal via a header from a Willian cross. A VAR-confirmed penalty two minutes later allowed Willian to convert the final goal. Despite losing Kannemann to a second yellow card later in the match, Grêmio maintained dominance to complete a comfortable victory. This advancement comes after their 2-0 win in the first leg, confirming the team's strong form heading into the next phase.

Corinthians faced a challenging match at home against Barra in front of 32,704 fans. Yuri Alberto scored the only goal at the 39th minute following notable efforts from Rodrigo Garro and Breno Bidon. Although Corinthians controlled possession and created multiple chances, they struggled to convert until late in the game. The match brought in over 2 million reals in revenue, highlighting strong support ahead of their next Campeonato Brasileiro match against Botafogo.

The draw determining the Copa do Brasil round of 16 matchups will take place on May 26, with matches scheduled for early August. Grêmio is set to play Bahia on May 17 in the Brazilian Championship, while Confiança and Barra move on to other competitions.

These results signal promising campaigns for two of Brazil's prominent clubs, each displaying resilience and strategic execution in knockout competition.