Cruzeiro and Grêmio to play friendly in Brasília ahead of international tournaments

Brazilian clubs Cruzeiro and Grêmio will meet in a pre‑season friendly at the Arena BRB Mané Garrincha in Brasília on 12 July 2026. The match, scheduled for 17:00 local time, is organized by Metrópoles Sports and serves as preparation for Cruzeiro’s upcoming Copa Libertadores campaign and Grêmio’s Copa Sudamericana run.

Both teams are the most successful in the history of the Copa do Brasil, with Cruzeiro holding six titles and Grêmio five. Tickets are on sale through the Ticket and Go platform. Coaches highlighted the game as an opportunity to test squads and fine‑tune tactics before the clubs travel abroad for continental competitions.