Today, a thrilling journey begins for 80 soccer teams, all eyeing the coveted Copa do Brasil trophy from the very first round. As the tournament progresses, an additional 12 teams will join the action by the third round. This mix includes venerable teams with a history of victories and, intriguingly, a handful of newcomers stepping onto the national stage for their inaugural season.
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Among the fresh faces in the 2024 Copa do Brasil, we find teams from across the breadth of Brazil:
- Água Santa
- Amazonas
- Audax
- Capital
- GAS-RR (Grêmio Atlético Sampaio)
- Itabuna
- Manauara
- Olaria
- Petrolina
Newcomers and their debut in Copa do Brasil 2024
Several of these teams have not only participated in various levels of the Brazilian Championship but have also clinched national titles, marking their names in the annals of Brazilian football. Here they are:
Água Santa
Água Santa, with a history stretching back 42 years, is making its first foray into a national competition, despite having only played in state leagues. Their journey has been filled with near misses, finishing as runners-up three times but never clinching the top spot.
𝐅𝐎𝐓𝐎 𝐃𝐀 𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐎́𝐑𝐈𝐀 🇫🇮🔱
ISSO É ÁGUA SANTA! CONEXÃO TIME + TORCIDA! pic.twitter.com/F7egj0sa6L
— Esporte Clube Água Santa (@ecaguasanta) February 19, 2024
Last year, under the guidance of Thiago Carpini, they made headlines by knocking out giants São Paulo and Bragantino in the Paulista championship, only to fall to Palmeiras in the final. This year, they’re not just stepping onto the national stage; they’re also competing in Série D.
Debut:
- Match: Água Santa-SP x Jacuipense-BA
- Date: Wednesday, 28th
- Time: 8:30 pm
Amazonas FC
Amazonas FC’s story is one of meteoric rise. From winning their first title in their debut season in 2019 to climbing up the football ladder to Série C, and now, in 2024, they’re debuting in both Série B and the Copa do Brasil. Their journey is a testament to ambition and rapid progress.
Debut:
- Match: Independente-AP x Amazonas
- Date: Wednesday, 21st
- Time: 8:30 pm
5️⃣5️⃣ jogos
4️⃣6️⃣ vezes titular
1️⃣ gol marcado
↕️ Acesso à Série C em 2022
↕️Acesso à Série B em 2023
🏆 Campeão amazonense 2023
🏆 Campeão brasileiro Série C 2023Alison 👏🏼🔥
📷 @JoaoNormandoC / AMFC#TudoPeloAmazonas pic.twitter.com/kndpzwIDAd
— Amazonas FC (@oficialamfc) February 20, 2024
Audax Rio
Audax Rio, which secured sixth place in last year’s Carioca championship, earned its spot in the Copa do Brasil. Founded in 2005, the team has wandered through various cities, evolving with each move before finally settling in Saquarema, symbolizing a journey of growth and transformation.
Debut:
- Match: Audax-RJ x Portuguesa-RJ
- Date: Wednesday, 21st
- Time: 7:30 pm
Nesta quarta-feira é dia de estreia do Audax Rio, na Copa do Brasil 🏆#copabetanodobrasil pic.twitter.com/6hJsQzmaVm
— Audax Rio (@audax_rj) February 20, 2024
Capital FC
Capital FC, which embraced professionalism in 2014, quickly made its mark by claiming the Tocantinense second division title in 2019. Their performance last season, finishing second in the state championship, was a breakthrough, securing their place in the Copa do Brasil.
Debut:
- Match: Capital-TO x Tocantinópolis-TO
- Date: Wednesday, 21st
- Time: 8:30 pm
GRUPO 34 (time da direita atua como visitante e tem a vantagem do empate)#CapitalFCPalmas x @Tocantinopolis_
#SorteioCopadoBrasil pic.twitter.com/T5Ozpwcziv— Copa do Brasil (@CopaDoBrasilCBF) January 30, 2024
Grêmio Atlético Sampaio (GAS)
Grêmio Atlético Sampaio (GAS), with 58 years of rich history, stands as a beacon of football in Roraima, having been the state runners-up five times, including last year. Their story is one of resilience and enduring presence in the football landscape.
Debut:
Match: GAS x Brusque
Date: Wednesday, 28th
Time: 08:30 pm
O evento aconteceu no Estádio Canarinho, com a presença dos profissionais envolvidos no futebol do clube, incluindo os 30 atletas anunciados nos perfis oficiais do Grêmio Atlético Sampaio. https://t.co/apBIbJPS8e
— GAS (@GASfutebol) January 28, 2024
Itabuna Esporte Clube
Itabuna Esporte Clube, after decades in the Campeonato Baiano and three stints in the Brazilian Series B, is set to make its Copa do Brasil debut. Last year, they claimed the second state division and finished third in the elite league, a testament to their growing prowess.
Debut:
- Match: Itabuna-BA x Nova Iguaçu-RJ
- Date: Wednesday, 28th
- Time: 7:30 pm
Manauara Esporte Clube
Manauara Esporte Clube, a relative newcomer founded just three years ago, has quickly risen to prominence, clinching the second Amazonian cup and finishing runner-up in the first division last year. Their debut in Series D is eagerly anticipated.
Debut:
- Match: Manauara-AM x Retrô
- Date: Wednesday, 21
- Time: 4:30 pm
Olaria Atlético Clube
Olaria Atlético Clube, a club with a storied 108-year history, is a pillar of tradition in Rio de Janeiro football. Their qualification for the Copa do Brasil, coming from a second-place finish in the Copa Rio, adds another chapter to their rich history.
Debut:
- Match: Olaria-RJ x São Bernardo-SP
- Date: Wednesday, 28th
- Time: 3:30 pm
Petrolina Social Futebol Clube
Petrolina Social Futebol Clube, after a historic season that saw them promoted to the first state division, is set to compete in the Copa do Brasil. Founded 25 years ago, this team from the heart of Pernambuco is gearing up to make a significant impact, banking on the synergy of last season’s squad.
Debut:
- Match: Petrolina-PE x Cascavel-PR
- Date: Wednesday, 28th
- Time: 7:30 pm
