Flamengo discover their Under-20 Libertadores opponents | OneFootball

Flamengo already knows who their opponents will be in the group stage of the 2026 CONMEBOL Libertadores U-20. The draw took place this Tuesday, and the competition will be held from March 7 to 22 in Quito, Ecuador. The Rubro-Negro, the current champion of the tournament, is seeking their third continental title and is the top seed in Group A.

Format and Participants

The 2026 edition marks the tenth occurrence of the tournament, which will bring together 12 clubs from ten South American countries. The teams were divided into three groups of four teams each, with single-round matches at the same host location. The competition is divided into a group stage and a final stage, totaling 22 matches.

Flamengo's Group

In the qualifying phase, Flamengo, part of Group A, will face Independiente Medellín (Colombia), Bolívar (Bolivia), and Estudiantes de Mérida (Venezuela).

Other Groups

Group B is composed of Palmeiras (Brazil), Sporting Cristal (Peru), Olimpia (Paraguay), and Universidad Católica (Ecuador). Meanwhile, Group C includes Belgrano (Argentina), Nacional (Uruguay), Santiago Wanderers (Chile), and LDU Quito (Ecuador).

Qualification for the Final Stage

The leaders of each group, along with the best second-placed team among the three groups, advance to the semifinals. The semifinals and the grand final will be played in a single match, with the title decision scheduled for March 22 in the Ecuadorian capital.

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