Key Copa do Brasil 2026 Third Phase Matches Set for March 10 as Teams Vie for Quarterfinal Spots
On March 10, key third-phase Copa do Brasil matches will see Portuguesa face Avaí, Joinville host São Bernardo, and Ponte Preta challenge Guarany de Bagé, with winners moving on to the tournament's next round.
- • Portuguesa vs Avaí match kicks off at 19:00 at Canindé Stadium, broadcast on SporTV and Premiere.
- • Joinville hosts São Bernardo at 19:30, available on Prime Video with live updates on CNN Esportes.
- • Ponte Preta and Guarany de Bagé meet at 21:30 with live coverage on Sportv, Ge TV, and Premiere.
- • All matches are single elimination; ties may be decided by penalties to determine who advances to the fourth phase.
Key details
The third phase of the 2026 Copa do Brasil features pivotal knockout matches on March 10, where winners will secure a place in the tournament's fourth phase.
Portuguesa will host Avaí at Canindé Stadium starting at 19:00. Portuguesa, currently competing in Série D, was eliminated in the Paulistão quarter-finals via penalties against Corinthians. Avaí, competing in Série B with the championship yet to begin, recently exited the Campeonato Catarinense quarter-finals after losing on penalties to Camboriú. This single-leg match will be broadcast on SporTV and Premiere.
Later that evening at 19:30, Joinville takes on São Bernardo at Arena Joinville. São Bernardo makes its debut in this phase after a 2-0 victory over Atlético de Alagoinhas. Joinville, which progressed by a narrow 1-0 win against CSA, is navigating a challenging period following relegation in the Campeonato Catarinense Série B. Fans can watch the match on Prime Video with live updates on CNN Esportes.
At 21:30, Ponte Preta hosts Guarany de Bagé at Estádio Moisés Lucarelli. Ponte Preta, the 2025 Série C champion, plays its first match in this year's Copa do Brasil. Guarany de Bagé qualified after an away win against Caxinas. This knockout meeting has no return leg; if tied 0-0, the winner will be decided by penalties. The victor may face either Porto Velho-RO or Atlético-GO in the next round. Coverage includes Sportv, Ge TV, and Premiere with live updates on CNN Esportes.
These high-stakes matches promise intense competition as teams from different tiers of Brazilian football battle for a chance to advance further in the nation’s prestigious cup competition.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
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Match date
Sources report different match dates for Ponte Preta vs Guarany de Bagé.
cnnbrasil.com.br
"On March 10, 2025, Ponte Preta will host Guarany de Bagé at the Estádio Moisés Lucarelli."
cnnbrasil.com.br
"Portuguesa and Avaí are set to compete on March 10 at the Canindé Stadium."
cnnbrasil.com.br
"On March 10, 2026, Joinville will face São Bernardo in a crucial match of the third phase of the Copa do Brasil."
Why this matters: One source states the match is on March 10, 2025, while the others report matches on March 10, 2026. This discrepancy affects the understanding of the timeline for the Copa do Brasil matches.