Brazilian Serie D 2026: 12 clubs clinch third‑phase berths
On June 27‑28 2026 a wave of clubs secured places in the third phase of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série D. ASA earned a 1‑0 win over Sergipe in Aracaju, while CSA beat Lagarto 2‑0 in Maceió, confirming both teams’ progression. ABC‑RN advanced after a 1‑1 draw with Altos‑PI in Natal, going through on a 1‑0 first‑leg advantage. Marcílio Dias upset Cascavel PR 2‑1 in Itajaí, and Treze held Jacuipense to a 0‑0 draw in Campina Grande, moving forward on a 3‑1 aggregate lead.
Further qualifiers included Águia de Marabá (2‑0 over Parnahyba‑PI), Manauara (1‑1 with Independência‑AC, advancing on a 2‑0 first‑leg margin), Imperatriz (won 7‑6 on penalties after a 0‑0 draw with Maracanã‑CE), Serra Branca, Betim, Velo Clube and several other clubs listed by CBN. The sixteen‑team knockout round will decide the remaining spots for promotion to Série C and guarantees all qualified sides a berth in Série D 2027.