Boca Juniors Could Win Five Titles in 2026, With Copa Sudamericana Final Up Next
Boca Juniors beat Banfield 3-0 to reach the Copa Argentina final, but their immediate focus is the November 21 Copa Sudamericana showdown against Atlético Mineiro. Rodolfo Arruabarrena's side still have a chance to finish the year with five titles.
Boca Juniors are approaching one of the most important weeks of their season.
After securing a place in the Copa Argentina final, the Argentine club now turn their attention to Barranquilla, Colombia, where they will face Atlético Mineiro in the 2026 Copa Sudamericana final on November 21.
The match offers Boca an opportunity to add another international trophy to their collection and end an 18-year wait for continental silverware.
Rodolfo Arruabarrena's team will enter the final following a convincing victory over Banfield, a result that kept another trophy within reach.
And while the Copa Sudamericana is the immediate priority, Boca's ambitions extend beyond Saturday's match.
Boca Beat Banfield to Reach Another Final
In their final outing before facing Atlético Mineiro, Boca Juniors defeated Banfield 3-0 in the Copa Argentina semifinals at the Estadio Malvinas Argentinas in Mendoza.
Santiago Ascascíbar opened the scoring in the 45th minute before Colombian midfielder Sebastián Villa doubled the lead in the 63rd.
Uruguayan Leandro Lozano completed the victory in the 74th minute, sealing Boca's place in the final.
They will face Platense on December 2, after their opponents advanced by defeating Atlético Tucumán on penalties in the other semifinal.
How Many Titles Could Boca Juniors Win in 2026?
Boca remain in contention to finish 2026 with five titles, although some of those opportunities depend on results in competitions that are still ongoing.
Here is where they stand:
| Competition | Boca's Situation |
| Annual Table | Title already secured |
| Copa Sudamericana | Final vs Atlético Mineiro, November 21 |
| Copa Argentina | Final vs Platense, December 2 |
| Torneo Clausura | Round of 16 vs Independiente Rivadavia |
| Trofeo de Campeones | Potential final vs Belgrano if Boca win the Clausura |
The Copa Sudamericana offers the first opportunity to add to their trophy collection.
Victory against Atlético Mineiro would give Boca their second title of the year and their first international trophy of the season.
The Copa Argentina final follows on December 2, while the Clausura presents a longer route to another championship.
Boca must first overcome Independiente Rivadavia of Mendoza in the Round of 16.
If they go on to win the Clausura, they would also earn a place in the Trofeo de Campeones against Belgrano de Córdoba.
A Crucial Run of Matches for Rodolfo Arruabarrena
Boca's head coach faces the challenge of managing a schedule that includes two confirmed finals and the knockout rounds of the domestic championship.
The first test comes against Atlético Mineiro, a team that also have recent continental disappointment to overcome.
The Brazilian club lost the 2024 Copa Libertadores final and the 2025 Copa Sudamericana final, adding another layer to the upcoming meeting in Colombia.
For Boca, the match carries particular significance because of their lengthy wait for another international title.
The Copa Argentina final arrives just 11 days later, while the Clausura could open the door to one more championship match.
Their victory over Banfield ensured Boca would head into the Copa Sudamericana final with another major date already on the calendar.
Five Possible Titles and Three Key Dates for Boca
- November 21: Boca Juniors face Atlético Mineiro in Barranquilla for the Copa Sudamericana title, their immediate priority.
- December 2: Boca meet Platense in the Copa Argentina final after defeating Banfield in the semifinals.
- The Clausura run-in: winning the domestic championship would also give Boca a place in the Trofeo de Campeones against Belgrano, keeping their five-title ambition alive.
