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Copa Libertadores 2026 Groups Announced: Key Matchups and Teams Revealed

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The draw for the 2026 Copa Libertadores took place at Conmebol's headquarters in Paraguay, finalizing the group stage for South America's premier football tournament. A total of 32 teams are set to compete across eight groups, with each group containing four teams. Matches will feature home and away games, and the top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout stage. Notably, teams finishing third will still have a chance to qualify for the Copa Sudamericana playoffs. Brazilian and Argentine clubs dominate the tournament, each fielding six teams, including last year's champion Flamengo. The tournament promises exciting matchups starting soon.

Key Details: • 32 teams divided into 8 groups, each with 4 teams. • Top two teams from each group advance to the knockout stage. • Third place teams enter Copa Sudamericana playoffs. • Brazil and Argentina each have 6 representatives, including Flamengo and Boca Juniors.

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