São Paulo, Palmeiras, and Fortaleza Secure Third Phase Spots in Copa São Paulo 2026
São Paulo, Palmeiras, and Fortaleza advance to the third phase of the Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior 2026 with notable wins and key upcoming matches.
- • São Paulo defeated Portuguesa 2-0 with goals by Djhordney and Pedro Ferreira.
- • Palmeiras advanced after a 3-3 draw with Vitória, winning 3-2 in a penalty shootout amid a controversial non-goal.
- • Fortaleza beat Novorizontino 2-1, scoring early and advancing to face Itaquaquecetuba next.
- • São Paulo will face Operário-PR in the third phase, while Fortaleza's next match is on January 15.
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In the latest matches of the Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior 2026, São Paulo, Palmeiras, and Fortaleza have all advanced to the tournament's third phase with decisive victories and performances.
São Paulo clinched a 2-0 victory against Portuguesa at Estádio Walter Ribeiro in Sorocaba. The goals came from Djhordney, who opened scoring in the 27th minute following a defensive mistake by the Portuguesa goalkeeper, and Pedro Ferreira, who secured the win with a 34th-minute goal. The match was marked by São Paulo's strong control, especially in the second half, combined with several goal attempts from both sides. São Paulo will next face Operário-PR, which advanced after a 4-0 win over Independente-AP. The date and time for this upcoming fixture are yet to be confirmed by Federação Paulista.
Meanwhile, Palmeiras advanced after a thrilling 3-3 draw against Vitória, which was decided in a penalty shootout. Palmeiras won 3-2 in penalties despite controversy surrounding a non-goal decision when Vitória's Gean took a penalty that was not validated by the referees. This shootout victory kept Palmeiras moving forward in the youth competition.
Fortaleza also booked their spot in the third round after a 2-1 victory over Novorizontino at the Nogueirão stadium. Fortaleza established an early lead with goals from Tomás Roco, scored within the first minute, and Caio Wesley at nine minutes. Though Novorizontino responded with a late goal by Cauê Rodrigues, it wasn't enough to overcome Fortaleza's early dominance. Fortaleza will meet Itaquaquecetuba in the next stage on January 15, with specific details forthcoming from the Federação Paulista de Futebol.
The Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior is Brazil's largest youth football tournament, showcasing emerging talent across the nation. These recent matches highlight the competitive intensity and promising skill of the participating teams as they vie for the prestigious title.
"Djhordney opened the scoring after a defensive error and Pedro Ferreira sealed the win," reported sources from the São Paulo match coverage. Regarding Palmeiras' match, officials noted the penalty shootout controversy but confirmed Palmeiras' advancement. Fortaleza's quick goals within the opening ten minutes set the tone for their victory, said stadium reports.
As the tournament progresses toward its later stages, attention shifts to these rising clubs and the unfolding drama that the Copa São Paulo continually delivers.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
