Boca Juniors vs. O’Higgins in Copa Sudamericana 2026: Details, Times, and Broadcast

Boca Juniors faces O'Higgins of Chile on Thursday in the return leg of their Copa Sudamericana Round of 32 tie. The Argentine club, which entered the tournament after being eliminated from the Copa Libertadores, aims to progress further in a competition they did not initially seek to play.

The match is set for 9:30 PM Argentine time at the Codelco El Teniente stadium in Rancagua. Live television coverage will be provided by DSports, with online streaming available through DGO. Minute-by-minute updates and statistics will also be accessible on canchallena.com.

Despite Boca Juniors being the favorite according to betting odds, O'Higgins has the potential to make history by eliminating a major South American club. The Chilean team, managed by Argentine Lucas Bovaglio, finished second in their Copa Sudamericana group behind São Paulo and are currently tenth in their domestic league.

Boca Juniors, under coach Rodolfo Arruabarrena, is looking to rebound from recent setbacks, including their early exit from the Libertadores and a recent 3-0 loss in the league. While the Copa Sudamericana may not be their primary objective, Boca is considered among the favorites to win the title, alongside teams like São Paulo, Grêmio, and Atlético Mineiro. The club has a history of success in this tournament, having won it twice previously.