Flamengo joins Palmeiras and Fluminense in Libertadores 2026 By Thiago Lemos
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Palmeiras secured a place in the Copa Libertadores semifinals by defeating Corinthians in a penalty shootout on September 17, 2026. Corinthians suffered tournament elimination.
Flamengo confirmed its qualification to finalize the semifinal bracket for the 2026 Copa Libertadores. The upcoming stage features three Brazilian teams and one Argentine competitor. All four contenders now compete for two available positions in the championship decider.
Fluminense, holding one previous title, faces three-time champion Palmeiras in the all-Brazilian matchup of the 2026 competition, whereas Flamengo and Argentine club Estudiantes clash in the opposite semifinal bracket as both historic teams seek progress with four continental trophies each.
The semifinal fixtures take place during the weeks of October 14 and October 21. Montevideo stages the single-match final scheduled for November 28.
Bracket placement determines home advantage while clubs compete for official stage earnings
- Group stage: $1 million (R$ 5.15 million).
- Group stage victory: $340,000 (R$ 1.75 million).
- Round of 16: $1.25 million (R$ 6.44 million).
- Quarterfinals: $1.7 million (R$ 9 million).
- Semifinals: $2.3 million (R$ 11.85 million).
- Runner-up: $7 million (R$ 36 million).
- Champion: $25 million (R$ 129 million).
