The groups for the 2026 Copa Libertadores were drawn, featuring Boca Juniors in a challenging group alongside familiar foes and six Argentine teams in total.
The draw for the 2026 Copa Libertadores has taken place, marking the start of a new season in the prestigious South American football tournament. Boca Juniors has found itself in Group D along with Cruzeiro, Universidad Católica, and Barcelona de Ecuador, a team that boasts the return of Darío 'Pipa' Benedetto, a former player of Boca. The tournament will see a total of 32 teams vying for a spot in the final to be held in Montevideo, Uruguay.
The Copa Libertadores, currently held by Flamengo, features six Argentine clubs spread across various groups. Apart from Boca Juniors, Estudiantes de La Plata is placed in Group A, while other Argentine teams include Lanús in Group G, Rosario Central in Group H, Platense in Group F, and Independiente Rivadavia in Group C. This year's competition promises to be intense as these clubs aim to make their mark against formidable South American opponents.
The structure of the tournament requires each team to play home and away matches against their group rivals. At the conclusion of this stage, the top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout phase, adding strategic weight to each match. As the tournament progresses, fans eagerly anticipate high-stakes matches, especially as Boca Juniors looks to reclaim its former glory in this celebrated competition.
