The Guardian · October 20, 2026

How Brazil’s election result could shape women’s football in the country

Brazilian women's footballers including Carlinha and Tayla Carolina have publicly opposed far-right political forces, expressing concerns that their victory could negatively impact both the women's game and society broadly. São Paulo won the Brasileirão championship final against Corinthians 3-2 on aggregate, with the second leg occurring just before Brazil's election.