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Libertadores 2026 is in the semifinals

The Copa Libertadores de América is considered the biggest competition in South American football. Called ‘Eternal Glory,’ the tournament is in the semifinals. Meanwhile, still at the end of 2025, Conmebol defined the host country that will stage the final of the South American competition in this edition.

Where will the 2026 Libertadores final be?

In short, Conmebol announced that Montevideo, Uruguay, will host the 2026 Libertadores final on November 28. The organization also revealed the stadium that will stage the decider: the Centenario, the venue of Flamengo’s 1981 title. 

The most famous triumph happened on November 23, 1981. At the time, the trophy was not decided in a single match, and three games were played: the first, at the Maracanã, Flamengo won 2-1. In the second, at the National Stadium in Santiago, Cobreloa won 1-0. As the aggregate result was tied, a third match was played at a neutral venue, the Centenario Stadium, where Fla became champion with two goals from Zico, the Club’s greatest idol.

How many Libertadores titles does Flamengo have?

In short, Flamengo currently has four Libertadores titles. That is because the Most Beloved won the competition’s trophy in: 1981, 2019, 2022, and 2025. In fact, the Rubro-Negro played in five finals of the South American tournament, but finished as runner-up in 2021.

And the 2026 Libertadores?

Finally, it is worth noting that, in the Libertadores semifinals, Flamengo faces Estudiantes de la Plata from Argentina. The first match takes place on October 15 in Argentina. Then, Rubro-Negro hosts the Argentine team at the Maracanã on the 22nd of the same month.

Thus, Flamengo is the current Libertadores champion and is seeking the fifth title in the tournament’s history. Meanwhile, it is worth mentioning that the Most Beloved is the Brazilian club with the highest number of trophies in the South American competition, being the first and only four-time champion. 

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