Série D 2026 Kicks Off Second Round with Live Broadcasts and América's Recovery
The 2026 Série D second round starts with live Metrópoles broadcasts, while América prepares to recover from a recent 3-0 defeat ahead of their next match.
- • Second round of Série D 2026 begins April 11 with 96 teams nationwide.
- • Metrópoles Esportes will televise 20 live matches across the weekend.
- • América suffered a 3-0 loss to ABC in the Copa do Nordeste and coach Ranielle Ribeiro took responsibility.
- • América prepares for Série D clash against Central on April 12 after regrouping at training center.
Key details
The Campeonato Brasileiro Série D enters its highly anticipated second round starting April 11, 2026, featuring 96 teams from across Brazil including all 26 states and the Federal District. Metrópoles Esportes will broadcast 20 live matches over the weekend, covering a packed schedule with 10 games on Saturday and 10 on Sunday. Highlights include traditional showdowns such as América-RJ vs. Portuguesa-RJ and Sampaio Corrêa against IAPE on Saturday, and Capital-DF vs. Operário-MT and Retrô-PE facing Serra Branca-PB on Sunday. This extensive coverage marks the Metrópoles commitment to showcasing lower-division football, including the debut of well-known clubs like América-RN, ASA, and Brasiliense.
América's squad, meanwhile, is focused on bouncing back following a tough 3-0 defeat to ABC in a classic rivalry match during the Copa do Nordeste third round. Head coach Ranielle Ribeiro described his team as "irreconhecível" (unrecognizable), taking full responsibility for the loss and apologizing to fans. He cited a lack of marking strength and incisiveness as key factors in the poor performance, noting the team failed to exhibit their usual qualities. Ahead of their Série D second-round match against Central on April 12, América is regrouping with possible tactical and lineup adjustments to regain momentum. The team reconvened on April 8 at their Parnamirim training center to prepare intensively.
With Metrópoles providing extensive live broadcasts and teams like América eager to improve their form, the Série D competition promises an exciting and closely followed tournament in April 2026.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
