Regional football updates in Brazil and Portugal

The 25th edition of the Interbairros Football Championship in Itabuna, Bahia, is entering its decisive knockout stage. Six teams—Mangabinha, Sarinha Alcântara, São Lourenço, São Pedro, Califórnia, and Jorge Amado—have already secured qualification for the third phase. Upcoming matches scheduled for Sunday include Fátima versus Daniel Gomes and Santa Inês versus Santo Antônio at the Campo do Esporte Amador.

In Portugal, the Escola de Futebol Feminino de Setúbal has been invited by the Portuguese Football Federation to compete in the 2026/2027 National Women's Second Division. The club accepted the vacancy following the withdrawal of Damaiense. The competition will feature 12 clubs divided into North and South series, with the top three from each series advancing to a promotion phase.