What Is the Group of Death in the 2026 Copa Sudamericana?
The groups for the 2026 Copa Sudamericana have been defined, and one group has already been identified as the one fans have dubbed "the group of death"
The "Group of Death"
The groups for the CONMEBOL Sudamericana 2026 have been defined, and there is consensus on a group dubbed "the group of death"; we are talking about Group D, which was quickly pointed out as such by South American football fans. This group consists of four teams: a Brazilian, an Argentine, a Paraguayan, and an Ecuadorian.
The members of the group
San Lorenzo, the "Cyclone," will return to the Sudamericana with the hope of repeating the glory of 2014, but this time in the Sudamericana. Their cup experience and competitive squad position them as a candidate within the group.
While Brazil is represented by Neymar's Santos, the top seed in the group despite its struggles in the Brasileirão, its international stature and historic position place it as a major rival to be reckoned with.
The Paraguayan team CD Recoleta arrives with great ambition for this Copa Sudamericana. Their home advantage in Asunción and the intensity of their matches can complicate things for anyone and give the Paraguayan team the dream pass.
The Ecuadorian team, Deportivo Cuenca, will play at the altitude of Cuenca; something that represents a physical and strategic challenge for their rivals who are not usually accustomed to those conditions. It comes with a competitive history and could generate competition.
An unprecedented show
This group has all the conditions to provide a great show to the Copa Sudamericana audience and football fans, with experience in newness and consistency in returns. And it carries the label "group of death," which serves as a true description of the battle to advance to the next round that is to come.
