Overview
- The round‑of‑16 first legs were played Aug. 1–3 with several low‑scoring results, including a 0–0 draw between Fluminense and Vasco at the Maracanã.
- Second legs scheduled for Aug. 5–6 will settle aggregates directly by penalties if tied because the tournament does not use an away‑goals rule.
- Fortaleza introduced Paulo Autuori as coach in the tie with Palmeiras, making his debut in the knockout phase and leaving Pedro Henrique's suspension unresolved.
- Corinthians named a 24‑player squad for the trip to Internacional but confirmed Zakari Labyad is out for 2026 with a knee injury and Yuri Alberto is sidelined with a thigh problem, weakening their attack.
- Matches this week are split across TV Globo, SporTV, Premiere and Prime Video, giving clubs varying broadcast exposure while the R$4 million advancement reward increases the competition's financial stakes.