# Copa do Brasil quarterfinals administration and scouting

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/copa-do-brasil-quarterfinals-administration-and-scouting
> Updated: 2026-08-21T00:18:35.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has initiated preparations for the 2026 Copa do Brasil quarterfinals. The organization first announced the officiating assignments for the first-leg matches, which include several major derbies scheduled for late August. Notably, Ramon Abatti Abel was selected to referee the Gre-Nal derby between Internacional and Grêmio on August 27.

Following the referee announcements, the CBF expanded its involvement in the tournament by deploying scouts to observe players during the quarterfinals. This scouting mission aims to evaluate talent for both the senior Brazilian national team and the U-23 Olympic squad in preparation for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics qualifiers. Technical staff and coaches will monitor the matches to provide data to the national team's technical staff.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: CBF to scout Gre-Nal matches for Brazilian national teams

CBF scouts will attend the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals between Grêmio and Internacional to evaluate players for the senior Brazilian national team and the U-23 Olympic squad.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cbf-to-scout-gre-nal-matches-for-brazilian-national-teams

### 2026-08-18: CBF announces referees for Copa do Brasil quarterfinals

The CBF has announced the referees for the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals, including Ramon Abatti Abel for the Gre-Nal derby between Internacional and Grêmio.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cbf-announces-referees-for-copa-do-brasil-quarterfinals

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