Corinthians' Budget Blown by Early Copa do Brasil Exit

Corinthians' hopes of a successful 2026 season have taken a hit after their early exit from the Copa do Brasil. According to Globo Esporte Futebol, the team's budget for the year was based on reaching at least the quarterfinals of the competition.

Budget Blown

Globo Esporte Futebol reports that Corinthians' budget for 2026 was based on reaching at least the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil. However, their early exit at the eighth-finals stage by Internacional has blown a hole in their budget, with the team set to lose R$ 4 million in prize money.

Contract and Club Context

Corinthians' management has been struggling to manage the team's finances, with the club still owing a month of image rights to the players. The team's gross debt at the end of 2025 was R$ 2,723 billion, and they have three active transfer bans in place, one imposed by the CBF and two by FIFA.

Season Still Alive

Despite their early exit from the Copa do Brasil, Corinthians still have a chance to salvage their season in the Conmebol Libertadores. They will face Rosario Central in the Libertadores' eighth-finals on the next Thursday, and a win could help to ease the financial pressure on the club.

Conclusion

Corinthians' early exit from the Copa do Brasil has dealt a significant blow to their budget for 2026. However, the team still has a chance to salvage their season in the Conmebol Libertadores, and a win in their upcoming match could help to ease the financial pressure on the club.