Uberlândia and ASA to decide biggest-ever Série D champion on Sunday
Uberlândia and ASA are set to compete in the final of the 2026 Série D, the largest edition of the tournament to date. The expansion of the league has increased participation and investment, marking a significant growth in the Brazilian football calendar.
Why it matters
It illustrates the growth and structural changes in lower-tier professional football leagues and their economic impact on regional clubs.
Uberlândia and ASA to contest the 2026 Série D title Credits: Marcus Vinicius
Uberlândia and ASA will face off this Sunday (13) for the 2026 Série D title, the biggest edition of all time. At Parque do Sabiá, in the city of Uberlândia (AL), the team from Minas Gerais and the Alagoas side will meet starting at 5 p.m. (Brasília time), with coverage by Metrópoles, to decide the champion of the tournament's 18th edition.
In the first leg of the final, Uberlândia, playing away from home, beat ASA 2-0 at Coaracy Fonseca in Arapiraca (AL). João (own goal) and Jhonatan Lima found the net and put the Green Hurricane in a position to lift the trophy even if they lose by one goal.
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