CONMEBOL considers returning Liga MX and MLS clubs to Copa Libertadores
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 6:35 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026

CONMEBOL is evaluating a proposal to allow clubs from Liga MX and MLS to participate in the Copa Libertadores. This plan, while not yet formalized, suggests that two teams from Mexico and two from the United States could join the tournament. The inclusion would mark a return for Mexican clubs, which previously competed in the Libertadores before stepping back due to calendar conflicts. Qualification criteria for the North American clubs are still under discussion, with one team potentially invited and another qualifying based on performance. The proposal's impact on the number of spots available for South American teams remains a significant point of debate.
- •CONMEBOL considers four North American teams for future tournaments.
- •Mexican clubs were historically successful in Libertadores before departing.
- •Possible spots for North American clubs may affect South American representation.
- •Qualification criteria for clubs are still being discussed.
- 6:35 PMYahoo Sports — Could Liga MX and MLS Clubs Return to the Copa Libertadores?
"CONMEBOL is considering promoting the return of CONCACAF clubs to the Libertadores in upcoming editions. The idea has not been formalized yet, but a proposal is already under evaluation that would all...
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