Ecuador to host 2026 Libertadores Feminina as Corinthians chase seventh title | OneFootball

Conmebol announced on Thursday that Ecuador will stage the 2026 Libertadores Feminina, with Corinthians targeting a seventh crown.

The tournament is scheduled from 15 to 31 October. Host cities and stadiums are yet to be confirmed. The competition is expected to retain four groups of four teams followed by knockouts.

Brazil will be represented by Corinthians, Cruzeiro and Palmeiras.

The last edition was held in Buenos Aires, with matches split between Nuevo Francisco Urbano, home of Deportivo Morón, and Florencio Sola, home of Banfield.

Corinthians claimed their sixth title there, beating Deportivo Cali 5-3 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in normal time.

The competition’s most successful club have also lifted the trophy in Ecuador. In 2019, Gi Crivelari and Juliete scored in a 2-0 win over Ferroviária at Estádio Olímpico de Quito. Corinthians were also champions in 2017, 2021, 2023 and 2024.

Now coached by Emily Lima, the squad are preparing during the Fifa window for the Brasileirão Feminino. They face Palmeiras on 13 March at 21:30 at Arena Barueri in the third round.

Source: Meu Timao