Platense, Estudiantes, Fluminense, Flamengo, Corinthians, Liga de Quito, and Palmeiras secured their spot, while one qualifier is still to be determined
The Copa Libertadores 2026 has entered its decisive stage, and the matchups that will determine the four semifinalists of the continental tournament are beginning to take shape. So far, seven teams have advanced to the quarterfinals: Fluminense, Platense, Estudiantes, Flamengo, Corinthians, Liga de Quito, and Palmeiras.
The last spot in this stage is still pending the match between Independiente del Valle and Deportes Tolima. The winner of that series will face Flamengo for a place in the semifinals.
Quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores 2026
With seven confirmed qualifiers, the matchups for the next round are established as follows:
First leg matches
The first leg matches of the quarterfinals will be played between September 8 and 10:
Fluminense vs. Platense
Estudiantes vs. Corinthians
Independiente del Valle or Deportes Tolima vs. Flamengo
Palmeiras vs. Liga de Quito
The teams listed first will be the home teams in the first leg matches, so they will need to try to gain an advantage before facing the respective return matches.
The landscape of the Copa Libertadores
Return leg matches
The series will be decided between September 15 and 17, with the following matchups:
Platense vs. Fluminense
Corinthians vs. Estudiantes
Flamengo vs. Independiente del Valle or Deportes Tolima
Liga de Quito vs. Palmeiras
In this way, the eight teams will seek to secure their qualification for the semifinals of the Libertadores 2026, although it is still pending to know the winner of the series between Independiente del Valle and Deportes Tolima.
When is the final of the Copa Libertadores 2026?
The conclusion of the continental tournament already has a confirmed date and venue. The final of the Copa Libertadores 2026 will be held on Saturday, November 28, at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo, Uruguay.
