The 2025 World Cup in Brazil concluded last weekend, but the ball is still rolling in the country as Christmas approaches.
That’s because the Brazilian Cup is in the semi-finals, with Corinthians, Cruzeiro, Fluminense and Vasco still competing for the trophy.
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The four semi-finalists who entered this stage of the competition received R$ 9,922,500 in prize money. Teams from Rio de Janeiro, which competed from the first round, received a total of R$24 million in prize money, while teams from São Paulo and Minas Gerais received around R$21 million from the third round.
The team that wins the 2025 Brazilian Cup will receive a bonus of R$77.1 million for the championship, while the runner-up will receive R$33 million.
If either Cruzeiro or Fluminense win the title, Botafogo (sixth in the Brazilian league) will secure a place in the 2026 Copa Libertadores group stage, while Sao Paulo will qualify for the qualifiers for the continental championship.
🗓️When will the competition take place?
The semi-finals are divided into two legs, and the first game was held on Wednesday (10th). Two games to determine the finalists will take place on Sunday (14th).
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Wednesday (10th) – 9:30 pm (Brasilia time) – Cruzeiro vs Corinthians – Mineiro
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Thursday (11th) – 8:00 pm (Brasilia time) – Vasco vs Fluminense – Maracana
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Sunday (14th) – 6:00 pm (Brasilia time) – Corinthians vs Cruzeiro – Neo Química Arena
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Sunday (14th) – 8:30 pm (Brasilia time) – Fluminense vs Vasco – Maracana
The finals will be held from December 17 to 21, with the first legs taking place in Mineirão or Neo Química Arena, but the finals will be held in Maracanã.
📊 How is the team doing?
The World Cup in Brazil is over and the four semi-finalists have reached this stage at different times.
Fluminense: Enjoying the best moments among the four of us. The Tricolore are unbeaten in seven games (5 wins, 2 draws) under coach Luis Zubeldía and have qualified directly for the 2026 Copa Libertadores, looking to end the year with the title. Missing is forward Canobbio, who is suspended. Leading scorer Cano is recovering from a knee injury.
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Vasco da Gama: Going through a rough time. Fernando Diniz’s side have lost seven of their last eight games in Brazil. Fans are worried. In addition, Cruz-Martino will be without injured left guard Lucas Pitton.
Cruzeiro: With his outstanding performance, he finished third in the Brazilian League, with Kaio Jorge becoming the league’s top scorer. The team has had more rest and fewer games than their opponents this season, which may help, although they have been disappointing in their last three rounds (2D and 1L). Forward Wanderson was suspended for the first round.
1 Corinthians: Reached the Brazilian Cup semi-finals for the fourth consecutive time but was in poor form. They are winless in four games and sit 13th in the Copa do Brasil. They are dealing with absences: midfielder Gallo and striker Youri Alberto missed the first leg through injury.
Now the national football team’s attention is focused on these two exciting duels. On the one hand, the Rio derby between Flu and Vasco, the two teams are at opposite moments. Cruzeiro and Corinthians, on the other hand, both hope to lift a major trophy at the end of 2025.
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