Palmeiras edged Novorizontino 1-0 in the first leg of the 2026 Campeonato Paulista final, with Flaco López scoring and goalkeeper Carlos Miguel saving a penalty; the second leg on March 8 will decide the championship.
Brazil’s state football championships are reaching decisive matches, featuring historic wins, intense rivalries, and emerging contenders across multiple states.
Palmeiras defeated São Paulo 2-1 to reach their seventh consecutive Paulistão final, set to face Novorizontino in an away final starting April 4.
Novorizontino defeated Corinthians 1-0 to reach their first-ever Paulistão final, ending the defending champion's title defense in a landmark semifinal match.
Flamengo loses to Lanús 3-2 after extra time in the 2026 Recopa Sul-Americana final, marking a challenging start to their season.
Botafogo and Bahia need decisive wins in their Libertadores preliminary phase matches after losing their first games, facing elimination or penalty shootouts depending on outcomes.
The 2026 Campeonato Paulista semifinal matches are scheduled with Novorizontino, Corinthians, Palmeiras, and São Paulo competing; matches will be broadcast on Record and HBO Max with penalty shootouts deciding tied games.
Botafogo defeated Boavista 2-0 in the Taça Rio semifinals first leg, securing a strong advantage to advance to the final.
Botafogo lost 1-0 away to Nacional Potosí in the Copa Libertadores playoffs amid a six-game losing streak but remains hopeful for the home return leg.
The FPF announces dates, venues, match-ups, and broadcast details for the Paulistão 2026 quarter-finals occurring on February 21-22, with Neymar returning to the Santos lineup.
Flamengo defeated Botafogo 2-1 in the Campeonato Carioca quarter-finals, with key goals from Lucas Paquetá and Erick Pulgar, advancing to the semi-finals and continuing their recent winning streak.
São Paulo and Corinthians advance to the Campeonato Paulista 2026 quarterfinals after respective wins over Ponte Preta and São Bernardo.
Vasco da Gama defeated Volta Redonda on penalties after a 1-1 draw to secure a semifinal spot in the 2026 Campeonato Carioca.
São Paulo FC rallied from behind to beat Primavera 2-1 in the Campeonato Paulista, boosting their chance to reach the tournament quarter-finals.
Botafogo defeated Palmeiras on February 1, 2026, boosting their standings in the Paulistão Casas Bahia tournament organized by the Federação Paulista de Futebol.
Guarani and Ponte Preta clash in a pivotal Campeonato Paulista match on January 31, with live coverage on TNT and HBO Max.
Corinthians secured a crucial last-minute win against Velo Clube, advancing to fourth place, while Santos extended their winless streak with a draw against Bragantino.
Cruzeiro advanced to the 2026 Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior final after a 3-2 win over Grêmio, while São Paulo prepares to face Ibrachina in the semifinals, as the tournament continues across São Paulo's historic stadiums.
Palmeiras were eliminated from the 2026 Copa São Paulo Júnior after a 2-2 draw and a narrow 5-4 loss on penalties to Ibrachina in the quarterfinals.
Dramatic match results and tactical previews from the third round of the Paulistão 2026 highlight Portuguesa's win and Palmeiras' quest for the lead.
Palmeiras defeated Ituano 3-1 at Arena Barueri to advance to the Copa São Paulo quarter-finals, aiming for a third straight title.
Chelsea come back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Newcastle, with key goals from Nick Woltemade, Reece James, and João Pedro in the Premier League.
Palmeiras won the 2025 Paulistão Feminino title with a 5-1 aggregate over Corinthians, securing their fourth state championship despite losing the second leg 1-0.
Internacional stays up in the 2025 Série A season finale while Fortaleza and Ceará face relegation after critical final matches.
The Copa Cidade Grande 2025 football semifinals will take place on December 6 in Imperatriz, featuring four teams competing for a total prize of R$ 60,000, highlighting community engagement and sports development.
Flamengo wins 2025 Brasileirão title; Palmeiras confirmed second place following Cruzeiro-Botafogo draw in dramatic 37th round matches.
Palmeiras and Flamengo have invested over R$ 1 billion this season for the Copa Libertadores final, aiming to become the first Brazilian four-time champions.
Veteran midfielder Jorginho has become Flamengo's technical and emotional leader ahead of the 2025 Copa Libertadores final, aiming for his first continental title.
Palmeiras prioritizes player rest and tactical preparation as they gear up for the Copa Libertadores final against Flamengo after a recent Brasileirão loss.
Flamengo holds a 95.9% chance to win the 2025 Campeonato Brasileiro and can clinch the title with an upcoming win against Ceará, while Palmeiras and Cruzeiro face challenging scenarios to overtake.
Cuiabá's 1-0 win over Criciúma in the Série B finale prevented Criciúma's promotion to Série A, while Coritiba claimed the championship and four teams were relegated.
Flamengo and Palmeiras continue to dominate Brazilian football both financially and on the field, with upcoming Libertadores final and new financial fair play rules highlighting their supremacy and challenges for competitors.
Palmeiras won the 2025 Copa do Brasil Feminina title undefeated, with CBF president Samir Xaud praising the tournament's success and announcing a new women's football calendar.
São Paulo's fixtures and the revamped Champions League-style format for the 2026 Paulistão have been released, with key rivals set as opponents and knockout rounds detailed.
Lionel Messi scored for Inter Miami in their 2-1 MLS playoff loss to Nashville, leaving the series tied and Inter Miami at risk of elimination ahead of the decisive match.
Palmeiras overturns a three-goal deficit to beat LDU 4-0 and reach the 2025 Copa Libertadores final against Flamengo, with the final set for November 29 in Lima.
Ponte Preta won its first national title by capturing the 2025 Série C championship, a historic achievement ending a 125-year drought and securing promotion to Série B.
Flamengo's 3-2 win over Palmeiras tightens the 2025 Brasileirão title race as both teams are now level on points, with coaching reactions spotlighting contentious refereeing moments.
Corinthians won the 2025 Copa Libertadores Feminina, achieving a historic third consecutive title and qualifying for the FIFA Women's Club World Cup in London, where they will face Gotham FC in the semifinals.
Pelotas leads the Copa FGF after a key win, while Made in Japa and Gaivota EC capture titles at the Gaivotão football finals.