Final venue for the 2026 Copa Sudamericana confirmed | OneFootball

Just a handful of days have passed since Lanús's recent victory over Atlético Mineiro, which had to be decided in a penalty shootout with a glorious performance by Nahuel Losada. However, this Friday, November 28, CONMEBOL confirmed where the next final of the Copa Sudamericana 2026 will be played, and the chosen destination surprised everyone in the scene.

It is worth remembering that up to this moment, River, Racing, San Lorenzo, Riestra, Tigre, and Barracas Central are the Argentine teams that have qualified for the Sudamericana 2026. Although there is still the possibility that some of them might move up to the Copa Libertadores, the reality is that for now, they will be present in the second-tier tournament. The one that could join is Independiente.

The fact is that the final of the Copa Sudamericana 2026 will be played in Barranquilla. Thus, the renowned city in Colombia will host the decisive match between the two best teams in the competition, where they will determine the title at stake. The venue? The Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez, as added by ESPN.

At the end of a meeting with the entire committee of the South American regulatory body, this was reported by Alejandro Domínguez (president of CONMEBOL), Ramón Jesurún (president of the Colombian Football Federation), and Alejandro Char (mayor of Barranquilla). Thus, the city with its oppressive climate will be the organizer of a highly significant event in the region.

Through a video at the end of the meeting, Domínguez and Char spoke in front of the camera. “It was deliberated and, unanimously, we have decided to give the vote of confidence to Barranquilla to be the host of the single final of Sudamericana 2026,” stated the sports leader. “We are sure that the choice has been correct and that we are going to enjoy it,” concluded the politician.

It is worth remembering that if any of River, Racing, San Lorenzo, Riestra, Tigre, or Barracas Central secures a spot in the Libertadores 2026 due to what happens in the definition of the Torneo Clausura 2025, the one entering the Sudamericana is Independiente. For this reason, the Rojo must also take note of this new designation that CONMEBOL determined just a few moments ago.

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