Official: No changes to CONMEBOL spots until 2027

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·5 Maret 2026

Official: No changes to CONMEBOL spots until 2027

The Professional Football League (LPF) has issued an official clarification to refute erroneous reports regarding changes to the qualification criteria for Argentine clubs in CONMEBOL competitions (Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana).

Ante las versiones erróneas sobre los futuros cambios de las clasificaciones de los clubes argentinos para las competencias CONMEBOL, es importante aclarar que los mismos se incluirán en los reglamentos de los torneos de la temporada 2027 y de aplicación para la 2028.
– Kamis, 5 Maret 2026

Below are the key points from the statement:

Deferred implementation: The changes to the qualification system will not take immediate effect. They will be formally included in the regulations for the 2027 season.
Effective for 2028: The practical application of these new rules will determine the spots for the 2028 editions of the continental tournaments.
2026 season unchanged: For the current season and qualification to the 2027 cups, the established criteria remain in place, based mainly on the champions of the Apertura and Clausura tournaments, the Copa Argentina, and the Annual Standings Table.
Context of the reform: The LPF Executive Committee approved these changes with the aim of providing predictability to the calendar and updating the regulations well in advance, avoiding last-minute changes that could affect the ongoing competition.

This measure aims to bring clarity to both clubs and fans, following the spread of inaccurate information suggesting changes to next year's qualification spots.