# Brazilian football regulatory and tournament updates > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-football-regulatory-and-tournament-updates > Updated: 2026-08-21T18:55:54.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Brazilian football organizations have announced several structural and regulatory updates for the 2026 season. The Mato Grosso Football Federation (FMF) released the schedule for the 2026 Copa FMF, which returns after a two-year hiatus with nine participating clubs. The tournament is scheduled to begin on 12 September. Regarding officiating, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed that new rules adopted for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be implemented in the Campeonato Brasileiro starting from the 23rd round. These changes involve expanding the scope of VAR, tightening penalties for dissent, and addressing time-wasting. Additionally, the CBF announced an expansion of the Copa do Brasil Sub-20 tournament. The competition will grow from 32 to 64 participating clubs, increasing the total match count from 45 to 77. The tournament is set to begin on 9 September. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-21: CBF announces expanded 2026 Copa do Brasil Sub-20 tournament The 2026 Copa do Brasil Sub-20 will expand to a record 64 clubs and 77 matches, with regional matchups for clubs from Pará and Amazonas confirmed by the CBF. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cbf-announces-expanded-2026-copa-do-brasil-sub-20-tournament ### 2026-07-23: Brazilian football federation releases Copa FMF 2026 schedule ahead of new rule changes Brazil's FMF unveiled the 2026 Copa FMF schedule while the CBF announced that new World Cup‑derived VAR and disciplinary rules will take effect in the Serie A from round 23. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/botafogo-fields-danilo-derailing-palmeiras-transfer-as-brazil-prepares-2026-world-cup-rule-rollout --- Cite as: Brazilian football regulatory and tournament updates. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-football-regulatory-and-tournament-updates