Copa Libertadores 2026 last-16 draw: Central v Corinthians, Argentines | OneFootball

Conmebol finalized the matchups this Friday ahead of the tournament’s grand finale in Montevideo.

The 2026 Copa Libertadores now has its path to glory set. After the 16 teams qualified for the round of 16 were confirmed on Thursday, this Friday Conmebol held the official draw at its headquarters in Luque, Paraguay, where all the matchups in the knockout bracket were determined.

Among the Argentine teams, Estudiantes de La Plata will face Universidad Católica, Rosario Central will have a tough matchup against Corinthians, Platense will play against Coquimbo Unido, and Independiente Rivadavia will take on Fluminense in search of a place among the continent’s final eight.

The first knockout stage will be played once the 2026 World Cup has ended. The first legs of the round of 16 will be played between August 11 and 13, while the return legs will take place from the 18th to the 20th of the same month. In addition, the dates for the rest of the decisive stages of the continental tournament were also set.

The quarterfinals will be played between September 8 and 17, while the semifinals will take place in October. The 2026 Copa Libertadores final will be played on Saturday, November 28 at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo.

The round of 16 matchups in the 2026 Copa Libertadores

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