Conmebol confirms 26 clubs already qualified for 2026 Libertadores | OneFootball

Flamengo is on the list of clubs that will compete in the Libertadores next year

The grand final of the Libertadores 2025 takes place on November 29, with Flamengo and Palmeiras competing. It is certain that the fans of both teams are only thinking about this matchup. However, for other teams, the focus is on the 2026 edition.

After all, last weekend, Conmebol announced the 26 clubs that are already guaranteed to compete in the next edition of the Libertadores. Starting with the Brazilian teams, three participants are already mathematically guaranteed through the Brasileirão.

They are: Palmeiras, Flamengo, and Cruzeiro, who are currently the top three in the Brasileirão and have no chance of leaving the top 8.

Which international teams are already qualified for the 2026 Libertadores?

In Argentina, so far, four teams have already secured their spot in the Libertadores 2026. They are: Boca Juniors, Platense, Rosario Central, and Independiente Rivadia.

Like Argentina, three other countries also have four qualified teams. The first is Paraguay, with Cerro Porteño, Guaraní, Libertad, and 2 de Mayo.

Next is Peru, with Alianza Lima, Cusco, Universitario, and Sporting Cristal. Uruguay is not far behind, with Juventud, Liverpool, Peñarol, and Nacional.

Venezuela, in turn, already has three: Carabobo, La Guaira, and Universidad Central.

Finally, four more clubs from different countries complete the list. They are: Always Ready (BOL), Independiente Del Valle (EQU), Independiente Santa Fe (COL), and Coquimbo Unido (CHI).

See the list of clubs qualified for the 2026 Libertadores:?*Up to November 10, 2025

How many teams will participate in the 2026 Libertadores?

Including the initial phases of the competition, which precede the group stage, 47 teams will participate in the competition. In Brazil, it is certain that at least eight will participate.

This is because there are six spots via the Brasileirão. Additionally, there is already a guarantee that the Champion of the Libertadores 2025 will be Brazilian, as the final takes place between Flamengo and Palmeiras.

Besides that, there is still a chance that Atlético-MG will secure a spot through the Copa Sudamericana, as the team is in the final against Lanús (ARG). Thus, Brazil could have nine representatives in the next edition of the Libertadores.

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