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São Paulo U-20 team begins Copa do Brasil title defense against Santo Antônio-MS

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 5:05 PM

Last updated Sep 9, 2026

São Paulo U-20 team begins Copa do Brasil title defense against Santo Antônio-MS

Summary

The São Paulo U-20 soccer team begins its campaign for a sixth Copa do Brasil title on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. The opening match against Santo Antônio-MS will be held at CFA Laudo Natel in Cotia. Due to event conditions, the match will be played behind closed doors without spectators. São Paulo enters the tournament following two consecutive championship victories and a successful run in the Campeonato Paulista, where the team recorded nine wins and three draws across 13 matches. Under the direction of Júlio Baptista, the team is looking to build on its recent history in the competition, having previously secured titles in 2015, 2016, 2018, 2024, and 2025. Broadcast coverage for the match is provided by Mil Sports.

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By the Numbers

•São Paulo plays Santo Antônio-MS in the Copa do Brasil U-20 opener.
•The match is scheduled for Thursday at 5:30 p.m. in Cotia.
•Spectators are not permitted at the venue for this match.
•Júlio Baptista leads the team following a strong Campeonato Paulista performance.
•São Paulo has won the Copa do Brasil U-20 title five times.

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What they're saying

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Champion of the last two editions of the Copa do Brasil and aiming for its sixth title in the competition, São Paulo’s U-20 team faces Santo Antônio-MS at 5:30 p.m. at CFA Laudo Natel, in Cotia, i...
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