The 2026 Copa Sudamericana enters a decisive stage with the 16 teams still in the running for the title
On Wednesday, August 19, three matches will be played. Atlético Mineiro will host Bragantino at 19:00 at Arena MRV; River will host Santa Fe at 21:30 at the Monumental, while City Torque will face Tigre at the same time at the Centenario stadium.
The closing day will feature three matches on August 20: Olimpia-Vasco da Gama, Macará-Santos, and Botafogo-Cienciano.
Recoleta vs. Boca — August 18, 19:00 — Defensores del Chaco.
San Pablo vs. Bolívar — August 18, 21:30 — Morumbí.
Atlético Mineiro vs. Bragantino — August 19, 19:00 — Arena MRV.
River vs. Santa Fe — August 19, 21:30 — Monumental.
City Torque vs. Tigre — August 19, 21:30 — Centenario.
Olimpia vs. Vasco da Gama — August 20, 19:00 — Defensores del Chaco.
Macará vs. Santos — August 20, 19:00 — Bellavista.
Botafogo vs. Cienciano — August 20, 21:30 — Nilton Santos.
Once the eight qualifiers are defined, the quarterfinals of the 2026 Copa Sudamericana will be played between September 8 and 10 for the first leg matches, while the return matches are scheduled between September 15 and 17.
The semifinals will have their first matches on October 13 and 14, while the second matches will be played on October 20 and 21.
The conclusion of the continental tournament already has a confirmed venue and date. The final of the 2026 Copa Sudamericana will be on November 21 in Barranquilla, Colombia, where the two best teams of the tournament will seek to claim the trophy.
The round of 16 began with some important results. Boca defeated Recoleta 3-1 at home and is well positioned for the return match. In another matchup, Bolívar drew 1-1 with San Pablo in the first leg.
The rest of the first leg matches will take place between August 12 and 13, although the match between Santa Fe and River has been postponed.
Boca 3-1 Recoleta
Bolívar 1-1 San Pablo
Tigre vs. City Torque — August 12, 19:00 — Estadio José Dellagiovanna.
Bragantino vs. Atlético Mineiro — August 12, 19:00 — Estadio Cícero de Souza Marques.
Santa Fe vs. River — Postponed.
Vasco da Gama vs. Olimpia — August 13, 19:00 — Estadio São Januário.
Santos vs. Macará — August 13, 19:00 — Estadio Urbano Caldeira.
Cienciano vs. Botafogo — August 13, 21:30 — Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega.
The return matches of the round of 16 will begin on Tuesday, August 18 and will extend until Thursday, August 20.
Boca will visit Recoleta on August 18 at 19:00, at the Defensores del Chaco stadium, with the advantage gained in the first match. On the same day, San Pablo will host Bolívar at 21:30 at the Morumbí stadium.
