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Roadmap for the Clausura 2026 championship released
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Roadmap for the Clausura 2026 championship released

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Paraguayan Clausura 2026 championship begins on July 24 and concludes on November 29.
  • The tournament awards the champion a direct spot in the Copa Libertadores group stage and determines Conmebol qualifiers through accumulated points.
  • The article details the match schedule for the first 22 rounds, including specific pairings and dates.

The Clausura 2026 championship in Paraguay is set to kick off on Friday, July 24, with the final matches concluding on Sunday, November 29. This marks the second league competition of the season, which will follow the traditional format of two consecutive rounds, totaling 22 rounds.

The tournament holds significant stakes, offering the champion a direct qualification for the Copa Libertadores group stage. Additionally, it determines the teams that will qualify for other Conmebol tournaments based on accumulated points. The competition also resolves which two teams will be relegated to the División Intermedia based on their average performance.

The opening round features several key matchups. On Friday, July 24, 2 de Mayo will face Rubio Ñu at the Río Parapití stadium, followed by Cerro Porteño against Trinidense at La Nueva Olla. Saturday, July 25, will see Recoleta FC play San Lorenzo, and Ameliano face Nacional. The first round concludes on Sunday, July 26, with Olimpia taking on Libertad and Guaraní playing Luqueño.

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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.

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