Today, March 19, the draw for the group stage of the 2026 Copa Libertadores will be held at the Conmebol headquarters in Luque, Paraguay. This important event will see 32 qualified teams distributed into 8 groups, establishing the matchups for the initial phase of the tournament. The draw is conducted based on a club ranking established by Conmebol, which has been updated as of December 2025, determining how the teams are placed in different pots.

Flamengo, the reigning champions, will be placed in pot 1, leading Group A. Other Argentine clubs participating include Boca Juniors, Estudiantes de La Plata, Rosario Central, Platense, Independiente Rivadavia, and Lanús. A crucial rule during the draw states that teams from the same country cannot be placed in the same group. Should such a scenario occur, one of the teams would be automatically reassigned to another group to maintain the integrity of the competition.

The group stage of the tournament is set to kick off in the week of April 7 and will continue until May 28, after which there will be a break for the tournament's progression. The anticipation surrounding the draw highlights the importance of this tournament in South American football, with teams from across the continent vying for one of the most prestigious titles in the region.