The Copa Sudamericana 2026 draw took place on Thursday in Paraguay at the Conmebol headquarters, where the groups for the tournament's first stage were established. Six Argentine clubs—River, Racing, San Lorenzo, Tigre, Barracas Central, and Deportivo Riestra—are set to compete. Each team now knows their initial rivals, with several prominent Brazilian teams such as São Paulo, Grêmio, and Santos also participating in this edition, indicating a highly competitive tournament ahead.

River Plate, the tournament's champion in 2014 and a favorite to reclaim the title, was placed in Group H. Meanwhile, the other Argentine champions, San Lorenzo (2002) and Racing (2024), have been drawn into Groups D and E, respectively. Tigre is also making an appearance in the tournament, indicating a strong representation of Argentine football in the Copa Sudamericana, which underscores the significance of regional competitions in promoting local talent and club prestige across South America.

This prestigious tournament is expected to ignite intense rivalries and showcase emerging talents from the Argentine leagues as these clubs vie for the title. The anticipation builds as fans look forward to thrilling matches, and this setup not only reflects the current state of South American football but also the increasing competitiveness as clubs from different nations seek glory on this continental stage.