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Vasco and Fluminense clash in Copa do Brasil last-16 opener at Maracanã

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 7:32 PM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Vasco and Fluminense clash in Copa do Brasil last-16 opener at Maracanã

Summary

Vasco and Fluminense are set to meet in the Copa do Brasil last-16 opener on Saturday, August 1, at the Maracanã Stadium. The match is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. (Brasília time). This encounter is a rematch of last season's semifinals, where Vasco advanced on penalties. Vasco is coming off a recent victory that secured their spot in the Copa Sudamericana, while Fluminense is looking to bounce back from a string of draws and fan criticism. The second leg is scheduled for next Wednesday, August 5, at the same venue.

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By the Numbers

•Vasco hosts Fluminense at Maracanã Stadium for Copa do Brasil opener.
•Match scheduled for August 1 at 5:30 p.m. Brasília time.
•Both teams announced their lineups ahead of the clash.
•Fluminense faces a defensive crisis with several key players injured.
•The return leg will occur on August 5 at the same stadium.

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7:32 PMYahoo Sports — 📋 Vasco and Fluminense named for Copa do Brasil last-16 opener

What they're saying

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Vasco and Fluminense have announced their lineups for the clash that opens the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil.The first leg takes place at the Maracanã this Saturday (1st), starting at 5:30 p.m. (...
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