Copa Sudamericana 2026 Playoffs: First Leg Schedule Announced

The Copa Sudamericana 2026 playoffs commence this Tuesday, July 21, with the initial leg of several crucial matches. This stage of the CONMEBOL tournament features O'Higgins as the sole Chilean representative, facing a significant challenge against the formidable Boca Juniors.

The first leg of the playoff tie between O'Higgins and Boca Juniors is scheduled to take place at the iconic La Bombonera stadium. The return leg, where O'Higgins will host Boca Juniors in Chile, will occur the following week, determining which team advances.

The article provides the full schedule for the opening matches of the playoffs:

Tuesday, July 21: Nacional vs. Tigre at 18:00 hours at Estadio Gran Parque Central. Universidad Central FC vs. Santos at 20:30 hours at Estadio Olímpico de la UCV.

Wednesday, July 22: Independiente de Medellín vs. Vasco Da Gama at 18:00 hours at Estadio "Atanasio Girardot". Sporting Cristal vs. RB Bragantino at 20:30 hours at Estadio Nacional de Lima. Lanús vs. Cienciano at 20:30 hours at Estadio Ciudad de Lanús.

Thursday, July 23: Bolivar vs. Gremio at 18:00 hours at Estadio "Hernando Siles". Boca Juniors vs. O'Higgins at 20:30 hours at La Bombonera. Independiente de Santa Fe vs. Caracas FC at 20:30 hours at Estadio El Campín.