# Regional football developments in Portugal and Brazil > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/regional-football-developments-in-portugal-and-brazil > Updated: 2026-09-03T11:47:38.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 5. Regional football activities in Portugal and Brazil continue to evolve through new league schedules and tournament progressions. In Portugal, the Associação de Futebol de Lisboa (AFL) has initiated draws for the 2026/2027 season, covering various futsal categories including the Women's Senior District Championship, the AFL Decathlon Cup, and youth levels (Sub-19, Sub-17, and Sub-15). The AFL also confirmed 16 clubs for the I Divisão TrueClinic futsal competition. In the Setúbal region, the Escola de Futebol Feminino de Setúbal has accepted an invitation from the Portuguese Football Federation to compete in the 2026/2027 National Women's Second Division. Additionally, the Taça AF Setúbal, Joaquim José Sousa Marques, is scheduled to begin on August 30, featuring 32 clubs across six series. Recent developments in Portuguese youth football include the draw for the 2026/2027 National Championship II Division for the Iniciados category. This competition will feature 48 teams divided into four series of 12, starting September 27. Similarly, the Santarém District I Division for Iniciados has completed its draw with 16 teams split into two series. In Series 2, teams such as AREPA and GD Samora Correia will compete against clubs including Académica de Santarém B and União de Santarém, with the first round of matches scheduled for October 4. In Brazil, the 2026 Campeonato Congonhense commenced on August 16, with a final planned for October 18. The 25th Interbairros Football Championship in Itabuna, Bahia, has entered its knockout stage. Furthermore, the Gauchão Série B is set to begin on September 5, introducing a Sub-23 age limit and a single round-robin format. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-03: Portuguese youth football draws set for National and District championships Draws have been completed for the 2026/2027 National Championship II Division (Iniciados) and the Santarém District I Division youth football competitions. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portuguese-youth-football-draws-set-for-national-and-district-championships ### 2026-08-28: Regional football competitions begin in Portugal and Brazil Regional football competitions are approaching, with the Taça AF Setúbal starting August 30 in Portugal and the Gauchão Série B Sub-23 tournament beginning September 5 in Brazil. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-football-competitions-begin-in-portugal-and-brazil ### 2026-08-20: Portuguese regional football associations announce schedules and squad updates Portuguese regional football associations in Lisbon and Setúbal are finalizing schedules, squad transfers, and tournament draws ahead of the upcoming competitive seasons. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portuguese-regional-football-associations-announce-schedules-and-squad-updates ### 2026-08-18: Regional football updates in Brazil and Portugal The Interbairros Football Championship in Itabuna enters its knockout phase, while Escola de Futebol Feminino de Setúbal joins Portugal's Second Division following a vacancy. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-football-updates-in-brazil-and-portugal ### 2026-08-15: Regional football updates in Lisbon and Congonhas Regional football updates include the Associação de Futebol de Lisboa beginning its 2026/2027 season draws and the start of the 2026 Campeonato Congonhense in Brazil. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-football-updates-in-lisbon-and-congonhas --- Cite as: Regional football developments in Portugal and Brazil. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/regional-football-developments-in-portugal-and-brazil