Prediction markets: Polymarket gives América a 23% chance to win the Liga MX: 2026 Apertura, and gives Flamengo a 80.5% chance to win the Brazil Série A, as of November 7, 11:07 p.m. ET. Prices are bets, not polls.
Race day at Interlagos: the São Paulo Grand Prix is run today, with the race at 14:00 Brasília time (noon ET).
Two continental finals are now fixed: Argentina’s Boca Juniors meet Brazil’s Atlético Mineiro in the Copa Sudamericana on 21 November, and Brazil’s Palmeiras face Argentina’s Estudiantes in the Copa Libertadores on 28 November.
Brazil’s league is tight: Flamengo lead the Brasileirão, Brazil’s top league, after beating Grêmio 3–1 in round 34.
Today’s headlines November 8, 2026
| Event | Status | Angle |
|---|---|---|
| Copa Sudamericana final | Sat 21 Nov, 5:30pm ET | Boca Juniors v Atlético Mineiro in Barranquilla, Colombia. |
| Brasileirão Série A | Title race, Sunday update | Flamengo lead Palmeiras, who also have a Libertadores final to play. |
Sources: CONMEBOL (South American football’s governing body), CBF (Brazilian Football Confederation), Formula 1 official schedule.
Updated: 2026-11-07T23:13:00-03:00 by Oliver Mason, Latin America sports correspondent.
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