Copa Libertadores 2026 Last 16 draw features several strong matchups
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 10:45 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The draw for the last 16 of the 2026 Copa Libertadores has been completed, setting the stage for key matchups as teams vie for a spot in the final in Montevideo. Six Brazilian teams, four from Argentina, along with sides from Chile, Ecuador, Colombia, and Paraguay make up the bracket. Notable pairings include Flamengo against Cruzeiro, and Estudiantes facing Universidad Católica, as both matches have historical significance. Several matchups, such as Mirassol versus LDU Quito, feature teams familiar with each other's playstyle after recent encounters. The tournament promises thrilling matches in the knockout stages as teams aim for continental glory.
- •Draw features six Brazilian teams and four Argentinian teams.
- •Flamengo faces Cruzeiro in an all-Brazilian encounter.
- •Estudiantes meets Universidad Católica, 1969 rivals.
- •Mirassol makes debut in Copa Libertadores against LDU Quito.
- •Ties set to begin in the knockout stages this summer.
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"By Louis Smith.The road to Montevideo, the 2026 location of the Copa Libertadores final, has been set after the group stage concluded last week. The bracket, featuring the last 16 of the tournament, i...
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