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Copa Libertadores and Sudamericana Round of 16 Matchups Announced

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The knockout stage of the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana has been set following the conclusion of the group phase. Notably, the reigning champion Flamengo will face Cruzeiro in a highly anticipated Brazilian matchup. The tournaments will pause for the 2026 World Cup and resume in August, with the first leg of matches scheduled between August 12 and 19. The final for the Libertadores is set for November 28 in Montevideo, where Brazilian teams have dominated for the past seven years. In the Sudamericana, traditional clubs like River Plate and Boca Juniors will also compete, with matches taking place between July 21 and 30.

Key Details: • Copa Libertadores matches: August 12-19, 2026 • Copa Sudamericana matches: July 21-30, 2026 • Final of Copa Libertadores: November 28, 2026, in Montevideo • Key match: Flamengo vs. Cruzeiro • Six Brazilian teams qualified for the Libertadores round of 16

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