Key Facts
- Result: Palmeiras 1, Vasco 0 in the first leg; Maurício scored in the first half on Sunday, 1 November.
- Second leg: Sunday, 8 November, 3:00 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. Brasília time), in Rio; a draw sends Palmeiras through.
- Other semifinal: Grêmio beat Atlético-MG 2-0; the return is Saturday, 7 November, 4:00 p.m. ET.
- Final: One match on 6 December 2026 at the Mané Garrincha national stadium in Brasília; kickoff time not set.
Maurício Gives Palmeiras the Edge
Palmeiras, the São Paulo club coached by Abel Ferreira, beat Vasco, the Rio de Janeiro club, 1-0 at Nubank Parque on Sunday, 1 November, in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinals. The match kicked off at 2:00 p.m. ET (4:00 p.m. in Brasília), and the winner of the two-leg tie reaches the final.
Maurício, a Palmeiras forward, scored in the first half after a move down the left by Palmeiras player Jhon Arias and a pass from Marlon Freitas. Maurício finished with his left foot past Vasco goalkeeper Léo Jardim.
Palmeiras dominated the first half. Vasco, coached by Pedro Emanuel, improved after the interval, but Cuiabano, a Vasco forward, wasted a clear chance.
A Red Card and a Disputed Penalty
Vasco's defender Alan Saldivia was sent off for a second yellow card after a challenge on Palmeiras forward Vitor Roque. It came in the 32nd minute of the second half.
Vasco also claimed a handball penalty against Palmeiras defender Alexander Barboza after a dribble by Vasco midfielder Alan Lescano. Referee Anderson Daronco did not award it.
What Each Side Needs in Rio
The second leg is on Sunday, 8 November, at 3:00 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. in Brasília) at São Januário, Vasco's home ground in Rio de Janeiro. A draw is enough for Palmeiras to advance.
A Vasco win by one goal goes to a penalty shootout, and a win by two goals or more sends Vasco through. Vasco lost last year's final to Corinthians at the Maracanã and have won the cup once, in 2011.
Both clubs play Brasileirão (Brazil's top league) matches first, with Vasco at Athletico Paranaense on Wednesday, 4 November, and Palmeiras at home to Remo on Thursday, 5 November, both at 5:30 p.m. ET. Palmeiras are in the league title race, while Vasco are trying to avoid relegation.
The Other Semifinal and the Final
Grêmio, from Porto Alegre, beat Atlético-MG of Belo Horizonte 2-0 on 1 November, with goals from forward Carlos Vinícius and midfielder Erick Noriega. Atlético-MG must win by three goals or more at Arena MRV on Saturday, 7 November, at 4:00 p.m. ET (6:00 p.m. Brasília time), while a two-goal win would go to penalties.
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), the sport's governing body, has scheduled the final for 6 December at the Mané Garrincha stadium in Brasília. It is the first time the final is a single match, and Palmeiras are chasing a fifth title after wins in 1998, 2012, 2015 and 2020.
What It Means for US Readers
Times above are converted from official Brasília time (UTC-3); US clocks went back on 1 November, so the gap is now two hours. Our Copa do Brasil hub gathers match guides, including US TV and streaming details.
Which US service carries the return legs has not been confirmed.
What Is Not Known
Which stadium Vasco use in Rio is settled by the schedule of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), São Januário, though a rival offer of the Maracanã was reported earlier.We found no Copa do Brasil prediction-market odds and no poll from a named institute.
The kickoff time of the 6 December final has not been announced.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Palmeiras need in the second leg?
Palmeiras advance with a draw or a win at São Januário. Vasco must win by two goals or more to go through outright, and a one-goal win sends the tie to penalties.
When are the semifinal return legs?
Grêmio and Atlético-MG meet on Saturday, 7 November, at 4:00 p.m. ET in Belo Horizonte. Vasco host Palmeiras on Sunday, 8 November, at 3:00 p.m. ET in Rio de Janeiro.
When and where is the Copa do Brasil final?
The final is a single match on 6 December 2026 at the Mané Garrincha stadium in Brasília. The kickoff time has not been set.
This article was drafted with automated assistance and reviewed before publication. How we use AI · Report an error · Editorial responsibility: Matthias Camenzind, Editor-in-Chief
Brazil runoff, Sunday, October 25: Brazil runoff start time and results schedule. Latest: Brazil runoff polls, Flávio 51%, Lula 49%.