Libertadores 2026: Here’s how the qualifying rounds shape up this week | OneFootball

The wait is over for South American football. This Tuesday, February 3, the First Phase of the 2026 Copa Libertadores kicks off, the initial stage that will grant the first tickets to the group stage.

The opening match will take place in Bolivia, where The Strongest will host Deportivo Táchira starting at 21:30 (Argentine time). The action will continue on Wednesday with the clash between 2 de Mayo and Alianza Lima, closing the first leg on Thursday with the duel between Juventud de Las Piedras and Universidad Católica.

It is worth noting that this stage features clubs from Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Venezuela. Argentina will not have representatives in this initial phase, as its qualified teams will begin their participation in more advanced rounds. Those who make it through the three preliminary phases will secure a spot in Pot 4 of the main draw, while those eliminated in Phase 3 will go directly to the Copa Sudamericana.

Schedule for the week (First Leg):

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