CBF discusses formation of new Football League for Brazil
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 2:18 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
On June 12, 2026, CBF held its inaugural meeting with representatives from Brazilian Serie A and B clubs to discuss the establishment of a single Football League in Brazil. CBF president Samir Xaud emphasized the historic nature of this gathering, which aims to unify the competing blocks of clubs within the league. The discussions tie into CBF's broader strategy to internationalize Brazilian football, including collaborations with U.S. soccer entities. The governing body is looking to finalize the league's statutes by the end of 2026, addressing numerous issues affecting Brazilian football's structure and financial. The Miami office of CBF is set to play a key role in enhancing commercial partnerships and governance studies.
- •CBF meets to explore a unified Football League in Brazil
- •Efforts aim to resolve issues from competing league factions
- •Miami office focuses on partnerships and technical collaboration
- •Plans to complete league statutes by the end of 2026
- •Increased focus on governance models from MLS and international leagues
- 2:18 PMYahoo Sports — CBF meets clubs and FAs at MLS to discuss US league model
- 4:55 AMYahoo Sports — CBF's US Strategy: How Brazil's League Reform Connects to MLS
"On Friday (12), in New York, the CBF held the first meeting of the new phase of its international immersion program, aimed at helping build a league model for Brazilian football. The agenda brought to...
"CBF held an inaugural meeting with representatives of clubs from the Brazilian Serie A and B championships and the State Federations to begin the debate on the creation of a Football League in Brazil,...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 2:18 PMCBF meets clubs and FAs at MLS to discuss US league model
On Friday (12), in New York, the CBF held the first meeting of the new phase of its international immersion program, aimed at helping build a league model for Brazilian football. The agenda brought to...
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 4:55 AMCBF's US Strategy: How Brazil's League Reform Connects to MLS
CBF held an inaugural meeting with representatives of clubs from the Brazilian Serie A and B championships and the State Federations to begin the debate on the creation of a Football League in Brazil,...
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