Copa Libertadores semi-finals set Fluminense will host Palmeiras in Rio on 14 October before the return in São Paulo on 21 October, while Estudiantes welcome Flamengo in Argentina on 15 October, at a stadium CONMEBOL has not yet confirmed.
Flamengo carry domestic momentum They lead Brazil’s Serie A with 60 points after 28 matches, three clear of Palmeiras, making their October continental double-header a genuine title collision.
Copa Sudamericana path is clear Vasco da Gama face Boca Juniors and Atlético Mineiro meet Montevideo City Torque in the semi-finals, with the final set for Barranquilla on 21 November.
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Today’s headlines September 24, 2026
Event
Status
Angle
Libertadores semi-final first legs
14-15 October
Fluminense-Palmeiras and Estudiantes-Flamengo are confirmed for the penultimate stage of South America’s biggest club prize.
Brazil Serie A table
After 28 matches
Flamengo lead Palmeiras by three points, with Athletico-PR a distant third on 49.
Liga MX matchday 10
25-27 September
Atlante host Monterrey on Friday before a four-match Saturday slate including Cruz Azul-Toluca.
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Fluminense and Palmeiras renew rivalry in Libertadores semi-final
Preview
The all-Brazilian tie is confirmed for 14 October at the Maracanã, with the decisive return leg in São Paulo on 21 October.
Fluminense reached this stage despite losing their quarter-final second leg 2-1 at Platense on 15 September, advancing on aggregate.
Palmeiras needed penalties to survive LDU Quito, drawing 3-2 on 16 September but winning the shootout 4-3.
The winners will face either Estudiantes or Flamengo in the final, keeping the prospect of an all-Brazilian showpiece alive.
In short — Fluminense and Palmeiras meet in a two-legged semi-final starting 14 October, with the return on 21 October.
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Boca Juniors and Vasco da Gama headline Sudamericana semi-final lineup
Preview
The Copa Sudamericana semi-final pairings are confirmed, with the first legs on 13 and 14 October and the returns on 20 and 21 October.
Vasco da Gama travel to Boca Juniors for the first leg at La Bombonera on 13 October, while Atlético Mineiro host Montevideo City Torque at the Arena MRV on 14 October.
The final is set for 21 November in Barranquilla, Colombia, a reward for the two clubs that survive October’s knockout rounds.
Boca’s presence gives the competition a heavyweight draw, but Vasco will back themselves at home in the return leg on 20 October.
In short — Vasco da Gama-Boca Juniors and Atlético Mineiro-Montevideo City Torque meet in the Sudamericana semi-finals next month.
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Liga MX action resumes with Atlante-Monterrey on Friday
Preview
Matchday 10 of the Apertura runs from 25 to 27 September, with Atlante hosting Monterrey on Friday night.
Saturday’s slate features Cruz Azul-Toluca, Chivas-Querétaro, Santos-Pachuca and Tigres-Puebla.
The fixtures offer clubs a chance to reshape the table before the international landscape shifts again in October.
Mexican sides remain among the most watched by US viewers, keeping Liga MX central to the region’s football conversation.
In short — Liga MX matchday 10 begins Friday with Atlante-Monterrey, followed by four matches on Saturday including Cruz Azul-Toluca.
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Laver Cup brings team tennis to London this weekend
Feature
The Laver Cup runs from 25 to 27 September in London, pitting Team Europe against Team World in a three-day team format.
While no Latin American player is confirmed in the lineup, the event draws regional interest through its global broadcast reach.
South American tennis fans will track results as the indoor season begins to shape the year-end rankings picture.
The event precedes the South American clay swing that historically defines the region’s tennis calendar each spring.
In short — The Laver Cup takes place in London from 25-27 September, offering a team-tennis change of pace before the South American clay season.
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Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
When are the Copa Libertadores semi-finals?
Fluminense host Palmeiras in Rio de Janeiro on 14 October, with the return in São Paulo on 21 October.
Estudiantes host Flamengo in Argentina on 15 October, with the return in Rio on 22 October.
Who leads Brazil’s Serie A after 28 matches?
Flamengo lead with 60 points, three ahead of Palmeiras on 57. Athletico-PR sit third on 49 points.
What are the Copa Sudamericana semi-final pairings?
Vasco da Gama face Boca Juniors and Atlético Mineiro meet Montevideo City Torque.
First legs are scheduled for 13-15 October, with returns on 20-22 October. The final is on 21 November in Barranquilla.
In short — Libertadores semi-finals are set for 14-22 October, Flamengo lead Brazil’s Serie A, and Boca Juniors face Vasco in the Sudamericana semis.
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