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Conmebol defines Flamengo’s path in pursuit of their fifth Copa Libertadores title

Four-time champions of the Copa Libertadores da América, Flamengo already knows the order of their matches in the quest for a fifth title. After the draw held by Conmebol this Thursday (19th), the Rubro-Negro landed in Group A, alongside Estudiantes (ARG), Cusco (PER), and Independiente Medellin (COL).

What is the order of Flamengo’s matches in the 2026 Libertadores?

Round 1 – April 7 to 9

Independiente Medellín-COL vs Estudiantes-ARG

Cusco-PER vs Flamengo

Round 2 – April 14 to 16

Estudiantes-ARG vs Cusco-PER

Flamengo vs Independiente Medellín-COL

Round 3 – April 28 to 30

Estudiantes-ARG vs Flamengo

Independiente Medellín-COL vs Cusco-PER

Round 4 – May 5 to 7

Cusco-PER vs Estudiantes-ARG

Independiente Medellín-COL vs Flamengo

Round 5 – May 19 to 21

Flamengo vs Estudiantes-ARG

Cusco-PER vs Independiente Medellín-COL

Round 6 – May 26 to 28

Flamengo vs Cusco-PER

Estudiantes-ARG vs Independiente Medellín-COL

The dates for the Copa Libertadores matches have not yet been set, but Flamengo will take the field for the first time against Cusco, at altitude, during the week of April 7. Afterwards, the tournament will pause due to the World Cup, which will take place between June and July in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

What are the rules for the 2026 Libertadores?

As usual, the Libertadores is divided into eight groups, with the top two from each group advancing to the round of 16, scheduled for August. Therefore, Flamengo dreams of being on the field on November 28, in the grand final of the competition, whose location has yet to be determined.

When does Flamengo debut in the Libertadores?

Since the group stage of the Libertadores begins in the first week of April, Flamengo has less than 20 days until their debut in the continent’s main competition. Conmebol, however, has not yet set the exact date for the Rubro-Negro’s debut.

Before that, however, Flamengo is preparing for matches in the Brasileirão. Thus, on Sunday (22nd), the Most Beloved faces Corinthians at Neo Química Arena, starting at 8:30 p.m. (Brasília time), for the eighth round of the Campeonato Brasileiro.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.