River Plate's fixtures in the 2026 Copa Sudamericana have been announced, with the team set to compete in Group H against clubs from Brazil, Bolivia, and Venezuela.
The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) revealed the group formations for the 2026 Copa Sudamericana on Thursday, highlighting that River Plate is in Group H alongside Red Bull Bragantino (Brazil), Blooming (Bolivia), and Carabobo (Venezuela). As one of the six Argentine teams participating, River Plate is seen as a strong contender to advance to the knockout stages after the initial six matchdays.
River Plate's schedule indicates that they will open their campaign away from home against Blooming in Bolivia, with the match slated to take place between April 7 and April 9. This challenging away game is crucial as it sets the tone for their tournament. A week later, River Plate will host Carabobo, the Venezuelan club that qualified after an earlier playoff round, scheduled between April 14 and April 16.
With River Plate's historical success in continental competitions, anticipation is high among fans and analysts alike. The team, coached by Eduardo 'Chacho' Coudet, is expected to leverage its experience and depth to perform well against their group opponents, aiming not only to progress through the group stage but also to seek a prominent run in the tournament.
