Copa Libertadores 2026: with 2 Argentine teams still in the competition, this is how the quarter-finals are set and when they will be played

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

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.