The 2026 CONMEBOL Women’s Libertadores moves into its knockout phase in Quito, where the continent’s 16 elite clubs vie for continental glory. Action resumes Monday, 19 October 2026. Will Quito witness the fiercest clashes yet?
With Rodrigo Paz Delgado and Independiente del Valle stadiums as the main venues, the group stage reaches its decisive rounds. Teams must deliver peak performances to challenge—or reaffirm—the dominance of Brazilian football.
Monday, 19 October 2026 closes Matchday 2 for Groups C and D, featuring crucial battles for qualification hopes.
At 13:00 local time, Cruzeiro faces Bolívar in Group C, while Deportivo Cali meets Nacional (URU) in Group D. Later, at 17:00, hosts LDU Quito aim to bounce back against Paraguay’s Olimpia, as Paraguay’s Libertad clashes with Universidad Chile in a tight Group D showdown.
Wednesday, 21 October sees Groups A and B reach their climax with the third and final round of matches.
From 13:00, Colo‑Colo fights for its last points against Caracas FC, while the marquee duel between Independiente Santa Fe and reigning champion Corinthians unfolds, both eyeing the top spot.
At 17:00, Belgrano de Córdoba takes on Universitario, and Independiente del Valle wraps up its group campaign against Palmeiras in a high‑intensity encounter.
Thursday, 22 October decides the fate of Groups C and D with four pivotal fixtures. At 13:00, Universidad Chile meets Deportivo Cali, and Libertad faces Nacional.
Later, at 17:00, Olimpia squares off with Cruzeiro while LDU Quito concludes the group stage against Bolívar. After this round, the eight clubs advancing to the knockout stage are officially set.
The decisive phase kicks off Saturday, 24 October with the four quarter‑final matches.
In this knockout round, each group winner will face the runner‑up from the opposite group (1A vs 2B, 1B vs 2A, 1C vs 2D, 1D vs 2C).
The four victors move on to semifinals scheduled for Wednesday, 28 October, where the two finalists for the continental title will be determined.
The tournament wraps up on Saturday, 31 October 2026, featuring both the third‑place clash and the grand final for the South American crown.
With Quito as the tournament’s heart, fans can expect fierce contests and high‑level play. For my money, the city will host the most thrilling matches of the competition.