What is copa libertadores 2024?

The 2024 Copa Libertadores is the 65th edition of the CONMEBOL Libertadores, South America's premier club football tournament organized by CONMEBOL.

• Dates: The tournament typically runs from February to November. The group stage draw was held on March 18, 2024. The final will be played on November 30, 2024, in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

• Participants: The tournament features clubs from all ten CONMEBOL member associations. Teams qualify based on their performance in their respective domestic leagues and cup competitions.

• Format: The tournament consists of several stages: preliminary stages (qualification), a group stage, and a knockout stage. The group stage involves 32 teams divided into eight groups of four. The top two teams from each group advance to the round of 16.

• Defending Champions: The defending champions of the Copa Libertadores are Fluminense, who won the 2023 edition.

• Key Teams to Watch: Some of the prominent teams participating include River Plate, Flamengo, Palmeiras, Boca Juniors, and other historically strong contenders.

• Final Venue: The final will be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

• Prize Money: CONMEBOL offers substantial prize money to participating teams, with the winner receiving a significant sum. The total amount distributed increases each year.

• Broadcast Rights: The tournament is broadcast by various television networks and streaming services throughout the world.

• Impact and Significance: The Copa Libertadores is one of the most prestigious club tournaments in the world, attracting significant attention from fans and media alike. Winning the competition guarantees a spot in the FIFA Club World Cup.