Sunday, August 9, 2026

South America – The 67th edition of the Copa Libertadores is set to resume with its round of 16 matches following a break for the World Cup. The tournament features seven previous champions, including Fluminense, Estudiantes de La Plata, Palmeiras, Cruzeiro, Flamengo, LDU Quito, and Corinthians, alongside challengers like Independiente Rivadavia and Rosario Central, all vying for a spot in the final on November 28 in Montevideo.

Simultaneously, the Copa Sudamericana, South America's second-tier club competition, is gearing up for its own round of 16. After 128 matches and 291 goals, the tournament has seen surprising teams emerge as serious title contenders.

Beyond South American club football, the sporting world is buzzing with other major events. LaLiga EA Sports in Spain is set to begin its 2026-2027 season this Saturday with matches between Alavés-Getafe and Sevilla-Rayo Vallecano. The Tour de France Femmes concludes with its final stage in Nice, a challenging 99.2-kilometer route featuring four ascents of the Col d'Eze, with Dutch cyclist Demi Vollering currently leading the general classification.

Additionally, the MotoGP World Championship restarts after the summer break with the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. The weekend's schedule includes races for Moto2, MotoGP, and Moto3. Other events on the horizon include the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, the IndyCar Series' Grand Prix of Portland, and the final of the South American Women's Basketball Championship, which offers qualification spots for the FIBA AmeriCup Femenino 2027.