São Paulo FC, the current Copinha champion, begins its title defense this Sunday against Maruinense, from Sergipe. The team led by Allan Barcelos faces the challenge at 11h, in Sorocaba. The Tricolor is the current Copinha champion, after defeating Corinthians in the 2025 final, at Pacaembu. São Paulo FC was losing 2-0, but managed an incredible comeback to win its fifth title in the tournament. For this edition, the Soberano has 30 registered athletes, with highlights for goalkeeper João Pedro, left-back Nicolas, and forwards Paulinho and Lucca, who are already training with the professional squad. Moving into the match, Maruinense comes as a big unknown in the competition, as it is the first edition of the Copinha that the Sergipe team is participating in. The team knows that to dream of a spot in the knockout stage, surprising the current champion will be essential. The match will be broadcast by Record and XSports. But what matters now is the first round, and São Paulo FC is ready to start its title defense. So, fans can follow the match and cheer for the team. São Paulo FC has a great chance to start the competition with a win, and this can be fundamental for the rest of the Copinha. The team's preparation and strategy will be crucial in this match, and the players are ready to give their best. With a strong squad and a good strategy, São Paulo FC can achieve a great result in this match.