Wikipedia - Copa Verde

The Copa Verde (English: Green Cup) is an annual regional knockout football competition in Brazil that started in 2014, and played by 24 teams from the North and Central-West regions, plus Espírito Santo (Espírito Santo state was included because they competed in the old Copa Centro Oeste).

Initially, the champion of the tournament gained a place in the next year's Copa Sudamericana. With the changes implemented by CONMEBOL in 2016 causes a competition no longer qualify in Copa Sudamericana from edition. The champion will now have a spot in the third round of the Copa do Brasil of the following year. The cup is organized by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), with two-legged playoff games played from between the 24 participating teams.

History

The tournament was created with the purpose of making a North Region version of the Copa do Nordeste, hence the name Verde, meaning green, is an allusion to the Amazon Forest. The competition was expanded to include clubs from the Central-West Region and from Espírito Santo state (as the state competed in the defunct Copa Centro-Oeste). The competition was officially announced in September by the competitions director of the Brazilian Football Confederation.

The Brazil Copa Verde is an annual soccer tournament held in Brazil, featuring teams from the North and Central-West regions of the country. Established in 2014, it has quickly gained popularity and become an important competition in the Brazilian soccer calendar.

The tournament is organized by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) and is open to clubs from the states of Acre, Amapá, Amazonas, Distrito Federal, Espírito Santo, Goiás, Maranhão, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Pará, Rondônia, Roraima, Tocantins, and the western part of Minas Gerais.

The Brazil Copa Verde follows a knockout format, with teams competing in a series of matches until a champion is crowned. The winner of the tournament earns a spot in the following year's Copa do Brasil, Brazil's most prestigious domestic cup competition.

The tournament provides an opportunity for smaller clubs from the North and Central-West regions to showcase their talent and compete against more established teams. It also serves as a platform for players to catch the attention of scouts and potentially secure transfers to bigger clubs.

The Brazil Copa Verde not only promotes soccer development in these regions but also fosters a sense of regional pride and unity among the participating states. The matches are often intense and fiercely contested, with passionate fans creating an electric atmosphere in the stadiums.

With its unique regional focus and the chance for underdog teams to make a name for themselves, the Brazil Copa Verde has become a beloved tournament among Brazilian soccer enthusiasts. It continues to grow in popularity and significance, contributing to the overall growth and competitiveness of Brazilian soccer.