Fluminense seal Pot 1 in 2026 Libertadores with group stage spot | OneFootball

Fluminense has secured its direct spot in the group stage of the 2026 Conmebol Libertadores and, with that, has also guaranteed a place in Pot 1 for the competition's draw. This privileged position places the Tricolor among the top-ranked teams on the continent, reducing the chance of facing South American giants right in the first stage.

The Tricolor's qualification was sealed in the final round of the Brasileirão, crowning a comeback campaign in the second half under Zubeldía's command. With the final points tally, Flu confirmed its direct entry into the group stage, a decisive factor for the composition of the pots.

The club reaches Pot 1 due to a combination of the Conmebol ranking, recent performance in continental competitions and national campaigns, as well as the direct spot. In the current ranking, Fluminense is among the top and surpasses several South American competitors.

The current projection indicates that Pot 1 of the 2026 Libertadores should be formed by:

• Flamengo (Brazil)

• Palmeiras (Brazil)

• Boca Juniors (Argentina)

• Peñarol (Uruguay)

• Nacional (Uruguay)

• LDU (Ecuador)

• Fluminense (Brazil)

• Racing (Argentina) or Independiente del Valle (Ecuador)

Being in Pot 1 represents a strategic advantage: Flu avoids facing these clubs right in the group stage and increases its chances of landing in a more accessible group, at least in theory.

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