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2026 Brazilian Club Ranking: Paraíba Teams Hold Steady, Botafogo-PB Leads
The 2026 National club Ranking (RNC) was released this Wednesday (24) by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF). Paraíba state is represented by six clubs on the list, a slight decrease from the seven representatives in 2025. though, Botafogo-PB continues to be the state’s leading team, maintaining its position at the top of the Paraíban rankings.
The podium in Paraíba remains largely unchanged, with Sousa and Treze securing 2nd and 3rd place respectively. Joining these top three are Campinense, Nacional de Patos, and São Paulo Crystal, completing the state’s portrayal in the national ranking.