Overview
- The Copa do Brasil round of 16 is being played in a single, tightly scheduled week with first legs held over the weekend and return matches set for Aug. 4–6, forcing quick turnarounds for teams and staff.
- Corinthians announced on Sunday a 24-player list for the tie with Internacional that includes the returns of Matheus Bidu, Rodrigo Garro and Pedro Raul but confirms Zakaria Labyad is out for the 2026 season after meniscus damage and an ACL rupture.
- Santos drew 0–0 with Remo at Vila Belmiro and coach Cuca said the club will medically re-evaluate Neymar before deciding if he will travel to Belém because the forward played 90 minutes and has a scheduled Instituto Neymar Jr. charity auction the night before the return leg.
- Cruzeiro is expected to start Fagner as he returns from suspension for the Chapecoense tie while Palmeiras will be without centre-back Gustavo Gómez because of a posterior thigh injury for their match with Fortaleza.
- All ties carry live national coverage on platforms including TV Globo, SporTV, Premiere and Amazon Prime Video and the clubs that advance to the quarterfinals will each receive R$ 4 million in prize money.