Conmebol will host the 2026 Copa Libertadores round of 16 draw at its headquarters in Luque, Paraguay, on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 12 p.
m. Brasília time.
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The draw follows the official conclusion of the group stage on Thursday, May 28, 2026, where the final field of 16 teams was established.
Group winners are placed in Pot 1, while the runner-up teams occupy Pot 2.
According to tournament regulations, there are no structural restrictions on the matchups beyond ensuring that a Pot 1 team is paired against a Pot 2 team.
Top Seeds and Key Results
Flamengo secured the overall top seed, ensuring they host the second leg of every tie until the semifinals.
Cruzeiro clinched their spot in the next phase by defeating Barcelona de Guayaquil 4-0 at the Mineirão in Belo Horizonte.
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The victory maintained the club's historic record of never being eliminated in the group stage across 18 tournament appearances since 1967.
Cruzeiro earned a financial bonus of $1.25 million for reaching the round of 16, alongside a $340,000 match victory bonus.
Palmeiras also advanced from the group with a 4-1 victory over Junior Barranquilla, aided by two assists from "Flaco" López.
Other group leaders entering the draw alongside Flamengo include Coquimbo Unido, Independiente Rivadavia, Universidad Católica, Corinthians, Cerro Porteño, LDU, and Independiente del Valle.
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The third-place group finishers will move to a playoff against Copa Sudamericana runners-up.
