Palmeiras and Fortaleza prepare for Copa do Brasil Round of 16 clash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 6:04 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Palmeiras and Fortaleza are set to face off in the Copa do Brasil Round of 16 on Sunday, August 2, at Nubank Parque. Captain Gustavo Gómez will miss the match for Palmeiras due to injury. Fortaleza will debut Paulo Autori as head coach and sees the return of Pierre and Fuentes from suspensions. The return leg of this matchup is scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, at Arena Pantanal.
- •Match occurs on August 2 at Nubank Parque.
- •Gustavo Gómez is out for Palmeiras due to injury.
- •Paulo Autori makes his debut as Fortaleza's head coach.
- •Pierre and Fuentes return from suspensions for Fortaleza.
- •Return leg set for August 5 at Arena Pantanal.
- 6:04 PMYahoo Sports — 📋 Palmeiras and Fortaleza named for Copa do Brasil clash
"Palmeiras and Fortaleza are lined up to kick off their Round of 16 clash in the Copa do Brasil.This Sunday’s match (2) takes place at Nubank Parque. The return leg, with Leão do Pici as the home si...
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