participated in 1998, 65 in 1999 and 69 in 2000. From 2001 to 2012, the format was consolidated to 64 teams, without teams that participated in the Copa Libertadores that year due to conflict of dates. In 2013, CBF presented a new cup trophy to replace the trophy in dispute since 2008. The champion gets permanent possession of the trophy and an identical trophy will be produced for the following year. Also in 2013, the tournament format was expanded again to 87 teams, which remained through 2014 and 2015. Under the new format, teams participating in Copa Libertadores again competed in the Copa do Brasil, entering the tournament directly into the Round of 16. In 2016 the number of participants was increased to 86, in 2017 to 91 and in 2021 to 92. Records and statistics Finalists Performance by State Top scorers See also Copa do Brasil de Futebol Feminino, the women's version of Copa do Brasil. References External links Website official Other Copa do Brasil Copa do Brasil Brazil Cup History, RSSSF.com Copa do Brasil Brazil Recurring sporting events established in 1989 Professional sports leagues in Brazil 1989 establishments in Brazil