CBF publishes second‑phase Série D matchups for Águia de Marabá and Tuna Luso
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) released the schedule for the second phase of the 2026 Série D, the knockout round featuring 32 clubs. Águia de Marabá will meet Parnahyba-PI, with the first leg on Sunday 21 June at 15:00 in Parnaíba (Estádio Pedro Alelaf) and the return leg on Saturday 27 June at 17:00 in Marabá (Estádio Zinho Oliveira). Tuna Luso will face Iguatu-CE, playing the first match on Sunday 21 June at 16:00 in Belém (Mangueirão) and the second leg on Saturday 27 June at 16:00 in Iguatu (Estádio Morenão). Winners of these ties will face the victors of the ABC‑RN vs Altos‑PI and Maguary‑PE vs Piauí‑PI pairings, respectively. The four semifinalists secure promotion to Série C, while quarterfinal losers receive a playoff chance for additional Série C slots.
The fixtures mark the start of the decisive "mata‑mata" stage, with clubs aiming to secure promotion and a berth in the 2027 Copa do Brasil.