2000 in Brazilian football
The following article presents a summary of the 2000 football (soccer) season in Brazil, which was the 99th season of competitive football in the country.
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Copa João Havelange
The Copa João Havelange was a competition organized by the Clube dos 13, but later recognized by the Brazilian Football Confederation, that replaced the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, the Campeonato Brasileiro Série B and the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C.
Quarterfinals
| Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internacional | 3-4 | Cruzeiro | 1-1 | 2-3 |
| Grêmio | 3-2 | Sport | 2-1 | 1-1 |
| Vasco | 3-2 | Paraná | 3-1 | 0-1 |
| Palmeiras | 5-6 | São Caetano | 3-4 | 2-2 |
Semifinals
| Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| São Caetano | 6-3 | Grêmio | 3-2 | 3-1 |
| Vasco | 5-3 | Cruzeiro | 2-2 | 3-1 |
Final
Vasco declared as the Copa João Havelange champions by aggregate score of 4-2.
Copa do Brasil
The Copa do Brasil final was played between Cruzeiro and São Paulo.
Cruzeiro declared as the cup champions by aggregate score of 2-1.
Copa dos Campeões
The Copa dos Campeões final was played in a single match between Sport and Palmeiras.
Palmeiras declared as the cup champions after beating Sport 2-1.
Regional and state championship champions
Regional championship champions
| Competition | Champion |
|---|---|
| Campeonato do Nordeste | Sport Recife |
| Copa Centro-Oeste | Goiás |
| Copa Norte | São Raimundo |
| Copa Sul-Minas | América-MG |
| Torneio Rio-São Paulo | Palmeiras |
State championship champions
Youth competition champions
| Competition | Champion |
|---|---|
| Copa Macaé de Juvenis | Internacional |
| Copa Santiago de Futebol Juvenil | Grêmio |
| Copa São Paulo de Juniores | São Paulo |
| Taça Belo Horizonte de Juniores | América-MG |
Other competition champions
| Competition | Champion |
|---|---|
| Copa Pernambuco | Recife |
| Copa Rio | Portuguesa-RJ |
| Taça Minas Gerais | URT |
Brazilian clubs in international competitions
| Team | Copa Libertadores 2000 | Copa Mercosur 2000 | FIFA Club World Championship 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlético Mineiro | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | N/A |
| Atlético Paranaense | Round of 16 | Did not qualify | N/A |
| Corinthians | Semifinals | Group stage | Champions |
| Cruzeiro | Did not qualify | Quarterfinals | N/A |
| Flamengo | Did not qualify | Quarterfinals | N/A |
| Juventude | Group stage | Did not qualify | N/A |
| Palmeiras | Runner-up | Runner-up | N/A |
| São Paulo | Did not qualify | Group stage | N/A |
| Vasco | Did not qualify | Champions | Runner-up |
Brazil national team
The following table lists all the games played by the Brazil national football team in official competitions and friendly matches during 2000.
| Date | Opposition | Result | Score | Brazil scorers | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 23, 2000 |  Thailand | W | 7–0 | Rivaldo (2), Ronaldinho, Emerson (2), Roque Júnior, Jardel | International Friendly |
| February 28, 2000 |  Colombia | D | 0–0 | - | World Cup Qualifying |
| April 26, 2000 |  Ecuador | W | 3–2 | Rivaldo (2), Antônio Carlos | World Cup Qualifying |
| May 23, 2000 | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Wales | W | 3–0 | Élber, Cafu, Rivaldo | International Friendly |
| May 27, 2000 |  England | D | 1–1 | França | International Friendly |
| June 4, 2000 | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Peru | W | 1–0 | Antônio Carlos | World Cup Qualifying |
| June 28, 2000 |  Uruguay | D | 1–1 | Rivaldo | World Cup Qualifying |
| July 18, 2000 |  Paraguay | L | 1–2 | Rivaldo | World Cup Qualifying |
| July 26, 2000 |  Argentina | W | 3–1 | Alex, Vampeta (2) | World Cup Qualifying |
| August 15, 2000 |  Chile | L | 0–3 | - | World Cup Qualifying |
| September 3, 2000 | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Bolivia | W | 5–0 | Romário (3), Rivaldo, Sandy (own goal) | World Cup Qualifying |
| October 8, 2000 | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Venezuela | W | 6–0 | Euller, Juninho, Romário (4) | World Cup Qualifying |
| November 15, 2000 | Colombia | W | 1–0 | Roque Júnior | World Cup Qualifying |
Women's football
Brazil women's national football team
The following table lists all the games played by the Brazil women's national football team in official competitions and friendly matches during 2000.
| Date | Opposition | Result | Score | Brazil scorers | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 23, 2000 |  Costa Rica | W | 8–0 | Roseli (2), Formiga (2), Kátia Cilene, Mônica de Paula, Sissi, Maycon | CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup |
| June 25, 2000 |  Trinidad and Tobago | W | 11–0 | Kátia Cilene (6), Roseli (2), Daniela Alves, Cidinha, Mônica de Paula | CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup |
| June 27, 2000 |  United States | D | 0–0 | - | CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup |
| July 1, 2000 |  China PR | W | 2–2 (aet: 1–0) | Kátia Cilene, Roseli | CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup |
| July 3, 2000 | United States | L | 0–1 | - | CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup |
| September 1, 2000 | United States | L | 0–4 | - | International Friendly |
| September 13, 2000 |  Sweden | W | 2–0 | Pretinha, Kátia Cilene | Summer Olympics |
| September 16, 2000 |  Germany | L | 1–2 | Raquel | Summer Olympics |
| September 19, 2000 | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Australia | W | 2–1 | Raquel, Kátia Cilene | Summer Olympics |
| September 24, 2000 | United States | L | 0–1 | - | Summer Olympics |
| September 28, 2000 | Germany | L | 0–2 | - | Summer Olympics |
The Brazil women's national football team competed in the following competitions in 2000:
| Competition | Performance |
|---|---|
| CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup | Runner-up |
| Summer Olympics | Semifinals |
Domestic competition champions
| Competition | Champion |
|---|---|
| Campeonato Brasileiro | Portuguesa |
| Campeonato Carioca | Vasco |
| Campeonato Paulista | Portuguesa |