Mar 7 β€’ 11:06 UTC πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Argentina La Nacion (ES)

Draw of the Copa Sudamericana 2026: the possible rivals of River, Racing, San Lorenzo, Tigre, Barracas, and Riestra

The draw for the group stage of the Copa Sudamericana 2026 will take place on March 19, featuring six Argentine teams.

The Copa Sudamericana 2026 draw is set for March 19 at 20:00 (Argentina time) in Luque, Paraguay, hosted by the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol). Six Argentine teams have qualified for the tournament: River Plate, Racing Club, San Lorenzo, Tigre, Barracas Central, and Deportivo Riestra, all of whom are awaiting to find out their group placements. The event will be broadcast live on ESPN and streamed on Disney+.

This tournament represents the second most prestigious club competition in South America, following the Copa Libertadores. The 32 teams participating will be sorted into four pots based on their rankings as of December 2025, with the top-ranked teams heading the groups A through H. Each group will consist of one team from each pot, leading to an exciting mix of potential matchups that will be revealed during the draw.

The draw not only generates excitement among fans and clubs alike, but it also holds significant implications for the future matches and performance of these teams in a competitive landscape. With the stakes high, clubs will aim to secure favorable draw outcomes to advance further in the tournament, illustrating the growing passion and commitment to club football in Argentina.

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