Copa do Brasil

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The Copa do Brasil (Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈkɔ.pɐ du bɾaˈziw], English: Brazil Cup) is a knockout football competition played by 126 clubs, representing all 26 Brazilian states and the Federal District. It is the Brazilian domestic cup and it is the Brazilian equivalent of the FA Cup, Taça de Portugal, Copa del Rey, Scottish Cup and Copa Argentina, even though it has much more prestige and is considered almost as important as the Campeonato Brasileiro, as the prize money is higher than the Brasileirão's. The winner of the cup automatically qualifies for the following edition of the Copa Libertadores, the most prestigious continental football tournament contested by top clubs in South America, organized by CONMEBOL. Initially, the Copa do Brasil was contested by 32 clubs. The field increased to 40 in 1996, increased to 69 by the year of 2000, and stabilized at 64 after 2001, until 2012. Clubs from all 26 Brazilian states and the Federal District participate. From 2001 to 2012...

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