The 2026 Copa Libertadores final stages run from 11 August to 28 November 2026, featuring 16 teams in a single-elimination knockout format. The draw for the round of 16 was held on 29 May 2026 in Luque, Paraguay, with ties played over two legs and penalty shootouts deciding any aggregate draws (no extra time) until the final. In the round of 16, Estudiantes, LDU Quito, Fluminense, Independiente del Valle, Flamengo, Platense, Palmeiras, and Corinthians all advanced to the quarter-finals. The quarter-finals are scheduled for 8–17 September, followed by the semi-finals in October. The tournament culminates in a single final on 28 November 2026 at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo, Uruguay, where extra time and penalties apply if the match is tied.