Vasco set their sights: aiming for Copa Libertadores glory in 2026 | OneFootball

Vasco da Gama is already thinking big for the next season. According to information obtained by the NT Vascaínos profile, the club has set its sights on competing in the 2026 Libertadores to win — not just to participate. The board is planning an aggressive transfer market if qualification for the continental tournament is confirmed.

Internally, the Cruzmaltino is working with the projection of at least five targeted reinforcements that can raise the technical level of the squad. The number may vary, as player departures at the end of 2025 are also expected.

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Photo: Leandro Amorim/Vasco.

The coach Fernando Diniz has been actively working behind the scenes. In addition to participating in market analyses, the manager has already reached out to some of the players scouted by the football department. Together with Admar Lopes, Felipe, and president Pedrinho, Diniz is leading the planning to strengthen the team and compete for major titles in the coming season.

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Vasco’s ambition is clear: to build a squad competitive enough to fight for the 2026 Libertadores title and reestablish the club as a protagonist in South American football.

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