Latin America Sports Daily for Monday, October 26, 2026
Prediction markets: Kalshi gives Canelo Alvarez a 74% chance against Christian Mbilli, and Polymarket gives Coritiba FBC a 42.5% chance against Grêmio FBPA, as of October 26, 4:07 a.m. ET. Prices are bets, not polls.
Palmeiras are through to the Copa Libertadores final. They edged Fluminense 5-3 on penalties after a 2-2 aggregate draw, with the return leg finishing 1-0.
Estudiantes joined them with a shootout win of their own. They beat Flamengo 3-2 on penalties after two goalless legs to set up the final.
The final is scheduled for November 28 in Montevideo. It will be played at the famous Centenario Stadium, the historic home of Uruguayan football.
Today’s headlines October 26, 2026
| Event | Status | Angle |
|---|---|---|
| Palmeiras v Fluminense | Result | Palmeiras survive a penalty shootout to reach the final after a 2-2 aggregate draw. |
| Estudiantes v Flamengo | Result | Estudiantes win 3-2 on penalties after two 0-0 draws against Flamengo. |
| Brazil Série A | Weekend | Flamengo, the defending Libertadores champions, turn their focus to the league after their exit. |
| Copa Libertadores final | Upcoming | The final between Palmeiras and Estudiantes is set for November 28 at Montevideo’s Centenario Stadium. |
Sources: CONMEBOL official match records for the 2026 Copa Libertadores semi-finals.
Updated: 2026-10-25T23:14:00-03:00 by Oliver Mason, Latin America sports correspondent.
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