2026 Copa Santa Fe men's football: all you need to know 🏆 | OneFootball

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·20 March 2026

2026 Copa Santa Fe men's football: all you need to know 🏆

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The province is gearing up for a new edition of the most federal tournament in Santa Fe football. With the participation of teams from all regional leagues, the lower divisions, and the giants of the First Division, the Santa Fe Cup 2026 already has its roadmap defined.

The tournament will begin on the weekend of May 3rd and will extend until October, with home and away matches in its initial stages.


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The Path of Unión, Colón, Central, and Newell’s

The four most popular teams in the province will start their participation in the round of 16, tentatively scheduled between July 12th and 19th.

  • Unión, the last champion, awaits the winner of match 3.
  • Colón will debut against the winner of match 4.
  • Newell’s will face the winner of match 7.
  • Rosario Central will compete against the qualifier from match 10.

Key fact: The tournament bracket allows for both the Santa Fe Classic and the Rosario Classic to be played only in the semifinal stage.

Santa Fe Cup 2026 Schedule

  • First Phase: May 3rd and 10th.
  • Second Phase: May 24th and 31st.
  • Third Phase: June 21st and 28th (teams from the Federation Cup and lower divisions join).
  • Round of 16: July 12th to 19th.
  • Quarterfinals: August 2nd to 9th.
  • Semifinals: August 30th to September 6th.
  • Final: October 11th (First Leg) and October 18th (Second Leg).

First Phase Matches (Home and Away)

(L) Starts the series at home.

  • Atlético y Tiro (Reconquista) (L) – Huracán de Villa Ocampo
  • Recreativo de Villa Guillermina (L) – Romang FC
  • Atlético Tostado (L) – Ferrocarril de Vera
  • Libertad de Sunchales (L) – Unión de San Guillermo
  • Sarmiento de Margarita (L) – Colón de San Justo
  • Jorge Newbery de Gálvez (L) – Central San Carlos
  • Sanjustino (L) – Polideportivo Llambi Campbell
  • Polideportivo Videla (L) – Atlético Irigoyense
  • Asoc. Dep. Juventud de Esperanza (L) – Ferrocarril del Estado (Rafaela)
  • Everton Olimpia (Cañada de Gómez) (L) – Atlético San Jorge
  • Club Piamonte (L) – Atlético Carcarañá
  • Villa Felisa (San Lorenzo) (L) – Atlético Timbuense
  • Club Maciel (L) – Defensores de Villa Cassini
  • Club Pablo VI (Rosario) (L) – Empalme Central
  • Central Argentino (Fighera) (L) – Unión y Sociedad Italiana
  • Studebaker (Villa Cañás) (L) – Independiente de Bigand
  • Los Andes de Alcorta (L) – Unión y Cultura de Murphy
  • Unión Deportivo Los Molinos (L) – Independiente de Chañar Ladeado
  • Arteaga FC (L) – El Porvenir del Norte

Third Phase: Entry of Lower Division Teams

In this stage (June 21st and 28th), clubs of significant regional and national weight will join:

  • Atlético de Rafaela (awaits Winner E).
  • Central Córdoba de Rosario (awaits Winner L).
  • Argentino de Rosario (vs. Unión de Arroyo Seco).
  • 9 de Julio de Rafaela (vs. D. F. Sarmiento).

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.

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