Copa Sudamericana Enters Final Stretch to Crown Its 25th Edition Champion
The 2026 Copa Sudamericana reaches the semifinals with Boca Juniors, Vasco da Gama, Atlético Mineiro, and Montevideo City Torque battling for the title, which will be decided in Barranquilla, Colombia.
The 2026 Copa Sudamericana enters its decisive stage with four clubs keeping their dreams of continental glory alive.
Brazil has two representatives, Atlético Mineiro and Vasco da Gama, while Argentina will be represented by Boca Juniors and Uruguay by Montevideo City Torque.
Of the 2025 semifinalists, only Atlético Mineiro has returned to this stage after finishing as runner-up in last year's edition.
Meanwhile, Boca Juniors will look to make history by winning its third title in the competition, following back-to-back championships in 2004 and 2005.
Boca Juniors and Atlético Mineiro Headline the Semifinals
The first semifinal matchup will begin on October 13, when Boca Juniors hosts Vasco da Gama at La Bombonera. The second leg will take place on October 20 in Rio de Janeiro.
The Brazilian side returns to the semifinals after a 15-year absence, having last reached this stage in 2011.
In the other matchup, Atlético Mineiro will face Montevideo City Torque on October 14 in Belo Horizonte, with the return leg scheduled for October 21 at the Estadio Centenario.
The Uruguayan club is making its first appearance in an international semifinal after overturning a two-goal deficit against Cienciano in the quarterfinals.
The Golden Boot Race Remains Open
Alongside the battle for the championship, the tournament's scoring race remains an intriguing storyline.
Salomón Rodríguez, a forward for Montevideo City Torque, leads the standings with seven goals, followed by Gabriel Barbosa of Santos with six and Rodrigo Contreras of Millonarios with five.
However, Miguel Merentiel of Boca Juniors and Tomás Cuello of Atlético Mineiro still have opportunities to close the gap, as both have scored three goals and remain in the competition.
Another standout performance came from Gabriel Delfim, the Atlético Mineiro goalkeeper who saved three penalties against Santos to secure his team's place in the semifinals.
When and Where Will the Copa Sudamericana Final Take Place?
The 2026 Copa Sudamericana champion will be crowned on November 21 at the Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez in Barranquilla, Colombia.
All four semifinalists will be aiming to reach that decisive match and conclude the tournament's 25th edition by lifting the trophy.
Key Takeaways
- Boca Juniors, Vasco da Gama, Atlético Mineiro, and Montevideo City Torque will compete in the semifinals.
- The semifinal matches will take place between October 13 and 21.
- Boca Juniors is seeking to become the first three-time champion in tournament history.
- Salomón Rodríguez leads the scoring charts with seven goals.
- The final will be played on November 21 in Barranquilla, Colombia.
