Latin America Sports Daily for Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Copa Libertadores quarter-final ties are confirmed, Palmeiras lead the Brasileirão, and Liga MX gears up for Jornada 6 this week. The post Latin America Sports Daily for Wednesday, August 26, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times .
Copa Libertadores quarter-finals are set, with Fluminense, Platense, Estudiantes, Flamengo, Corinthians, LDU Quito and Palmeiras all knowing their paths to the title. Palmeiras lead Brazil’s Série A with 51 points, a six-point margin over Flamengo. The Rio club has one more match, capable of closing the gap to three points if they win. América will host Puebla and Santos will play Tigres in the first legs of Liga MX’s Jornada 6.
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