In a surprising turn of events during the Carnival 2026 results announced at the Sambódromo in São Paulo, samba schools Rosas de Ouro and Águia de Ouro received the lowest scores and were relegated to the Access Group I for the next Carnival. Rosas de Ouro, the reigning champion from the previous year, commenced the scoring with a penalty of half a point due to late documentation submission to the League. This failure significantly impacted their performance, leading to their disappointing results this year.

The rankings were determined based on various judging criteria, including the overall scores of discarded notes and the category for 'fantasy,' which were utilized as tie-breaking mechanisms. The competition proved to be fierce, and even minor penalties greatly affected the outcome for these prestigious samba schools. The relegation not only affects the schools' reputations but also their financial backing and future participation in one of Brazil's most important cultural events.

The sambadrome witnessed the anticipation and excitement surrounding the announcement of results, but it ended in disappointment for both Rosas de Ouro and Águia de Ouro. The impact of this relegation extends beyond the current year, as both schools will have to work hard to reclaim their positions in the elite group of samba schools in the coming years, building upon the legacy they have built over time.