Conmebol sets Libertadores 2026 pots, Flamengo in group stage | OneFootball

How are the pots for the draw of the first phases of the 2026 Libertadores?

Conmebol has already kicked off the race for the Libertadores da América 2026. With that, the highest authority of South American football has defined the pots for the draw of the preliminary phases of the competition. The draw, by the way, is scheduled to take place at 12 p.m. (Brasília time) this Thursday (18th), in Paraguay.

Through a post on social media, Conmebol defined the order of the teams that will compete in phases 1 and 2 of the Libertadores, considered by the entity as preliminaries. In this way, Botafogo and Bahia, Brazilian clubs, are grouped in pot 1 of the second phase of the pre-Libertadores.

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https://twitter.com/LibertadoresBR/status/2001352008629105033

It is important to emphasize that these preliminary phases take place to determine which teams will advance to compete in the Libertadores. After that, the clubs that succeed will enter the group stage of the tournament.

HOW IS FLAMENGO IN THE 2026 LIBERTADORES RACE?

The current champion of the Libertadores, Flamengo is more than guaranteed in the continental competition in 2026. As the first Brazilian club to win the tournament four times, Mengão will be one of the seeded teams in the group stage. Given this situation, the Rubro-Negro will only take the field in the tournament starting from February 3rd.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S CURRENT SITUATION?

Flamengo finished the 2025 season in an incredible way. That's because, in addition to winning the Libertadores, the Rubro-Negro also emerged victorious in the Carioca, the Supercopa do Brasil, and the Brasileirão. Finally, Mengão came very close to conquering the world, but in the penalty shootout, ended up defeated by PSG (FRA).

After the Club World Cup, Flamengo officially closed the 2025 season. Now, the squad will have a few days of rest and will return to Rio de Janeiro, expected to arrive on the night of this Thursday (17th). In short, activities will resume only in 2026, with the exact date yet to be determined.

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