Sports updates in Paraná: American football playoffs and Copa Paraná semifinals

In American football, the Maringá Pyros and Arapongas Golden Phoenix will face each other this Sunday at the Centro Esportivo de Iguatemi. The matchup is part of the Superliga Nacional D2 2026 playoffs, with both teams seeking classification in the South Conference. The two teams have a balanced recent history, with Arapongas winning 28 to 6 in August and Maringá Pyros winning 36 to 7 in September.

In football, Paraná Clube will visit Foz do Iguaçu at the ABC stadium on Sunday for the Copa Paraná 2026 semifinals. Paraná Clube enters the match as the undefeated leader of the first phase, having earned 15 points from seven games. Foz do Iguaçu finished the first phase in fourth place with 12 points. The winner of this match will advance to the tournament final.