Fluminense vs Vasco clash decides Copa do Brasil quarterfinal spot

Fluminense and Vasco da Gama will meet on 5 August 2026 at the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro for the second leg of the Copa do Brasil eighth‑round tie. The first match ended 0‑0, so the winner of the 90‑minute game will advance to the quarter‑finals; a further draw will be settled directly by a penalty shoot‑out, as the competition does not use extra time.

Both sides are expected to field similar line‑ups to the first leg. Fluminense coach Luis Zubeldía will keep the defensive trio of Ignácio, Igor Rabello and Guilherme Arana, with Guga confirming his readiness: “A expectativa é muito grande. Queremos buscar a classificação.” Injured players Thiago Silva, Millán, Freytes and Matheus Reis remain unavailable. Vasco coach Pedro Emanuel will start goalkeeper Léo Jardim and has the return of midfielder Thiago Mendes after suspension; the only confirmed absentee is defender Mateus Carvalho.

The match will be broadcast live on TV Globo, SporTV, Premiere, Amazon Prime Video and GE TV, with online streams on Multicanais and OSG Esportes. Rio de Janeiro traffic authorities have announced a special traffic operation, closing several streets around the stadium from 19:00 to 02:00 to manage the expected crowd of over 45 000 spectators.