World Cup — Copa Libertadores quarter-finals are set. The round of 16 concluded with Fluminense, Estudiantes, Palmeiras, Platense, Flamengo, LDU Quito, Corinthians and Independiente del Valle all advancing.
Argentina’s Liga Profesional continues this weekend. Boca Juniors host Lanús on Friday night, while River Plate visit Banfield on Sunday afternoon.
Santa Fe stunned River Plate at the Monumental. A 1-1 draw and an 8-7 penalty shootout on Wednesday night sent the Colombians into the Copa Sudamericana quarter-finals.
Today’s headlines August 27, 2026
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