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Cerro Porteño vs. Palmeiras: Kickoff time and where to watch the Copa Libertadores 2026 match live today
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Cerro Porteño vs. Palmeiras: Kickoff time and where to watch the Copa Libertadores 2026 match live today

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Cerro Porteño will play Palmeiras in the second leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16 on August 19, 2026.
  • The first leg ended in a 1-1 draw, with the return match to be held at La Nueva Olla stadium in Asunción.
  • The match will be broadcast on ESPN 2 and streamed on Disney+.

Cerro Porteño faces Palmeiras today in the second leg of the Copa Libertadores 2026 round of 16. The Paraguayan club seeks qualification after a 1-1 draw in the first leg in São Paulo. The match kicks off at 7:00 PM local time in Asunción's La Nueva Olla stadium. The officiating team, including VAR, will be from Argentina, led by Facundo Tello. Broadcasts will be available on ABC Cardinal 730 AM and ABC Paraguay on YouTube. Fans in Paraguay and Argentina can tune in at 7:00 PM, while those in Brazil and Uruguay will also watch at the same time. Other South American countries have earlier start times, with Mexico at 4:00 PM and Venezuela at 6:00 PM. In the United States, it's 6:00 PM EST and 3:00 PM PST. European viewers in Spain and Belgium will see the match at midnight, with England and Morocco at 11:00 PM and 10:00 PM respectively. For television viewing, ESPN 2 is the primary channel, accessible via Tigo Star, Copaco, and Personal Flow. Streaming options include Disney+, with subscription plans available for purchase.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.