Palmeiras learn 2026 U20 Libertadores opponents, see the list | OneFootball

Current Brazilian under-20 champion, Palmeiras already knows who its opponents will be in the group stage of the category’s Libertadores in 2026. The draw, held at the Conmebol headquarters in Luque, Paraguay, this Tuesday, placed Verdão as the top seed of Group B.

The alviverde team will face Sporting Cristal from Peru, Olimpia from Paraguay, and Universidad Católica from Ecuador.

Regulations

The continental competition will take place from March 7 to 22, with Ecuador as the host country. According to the regulations, teams will play each other once within their respective groups. Only the top teams from each group, along with the best overall runner-up, will secure a spot in the tournament semifinals.

Verdão’s Journey in the Competition

This will be Palmeiras’ third appearance in the under-20 Libertadores. The team secured its spot for the 2026 edition after winning the Brazilian Championship in 2025. The last time they played in the tournament, Verdão reached the final but was defeated by Flamengo in a penalty shootout in Asunción, Paraguay.

Under-20 Libertadores Groups:

Group A

Group B

Group C

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