The group stage draw for the Copa Sudamericana 2025 has defined the matchups that will shape this tournament, which you can follow live on beIN SPORTS USA. This edition will feature 32 teams, divided into eight groups of four clubs, with the top team from each group advancing directly to the Round of 16. The second-placed teams from each group will have to play a knockout match against the third-placed teams from the Copa Libertadores groups to secure a spot in the next round.

Key Teams

This year, historic teams from South American football will compete, such as Independiente, which is in Group A, along with Guaraní, Nacional Potosí, and Boston River. Independiente, winner of several Copa Libertadores, is one of the favorites to lift the title. This year's champion will receive USD 6.5 million, half a million more than the previous edition.

Other noteworthy teams include Defensa y Justicia, Universidad Católica de Ecuador, Cerro Largo, and Vitória in Group B. Meanwhile, Group C will feature teams like América de Cali, Huracán, Racing de Montevideo, and Corinthians. In Group D, we’ll see a clash between Gremio, Godoy Cruz, Sportivo Luqueño, and Atlético Grau.

Remaining Groups and Country Representation

Group E consists of Cruzeiro, Palestino, Unión de Santa Fe, and Mushuc Runa, while Group F has Fluminense, Unión Española, Once Caldas, and GV San José. In Group G, the key teams are Lanús, Vasco da Gama, Academia Puerto Cabello, and Melgar, while Group H includes Atlético Mineiro, Caracas, Cienciano, and Deportes Iquique.

This edition sees Argentina and Brazil with the most representation, each with seven teams. They are followed by Chile, Peru, and Uruguay, each with three teams. This tournament promises to be full of excitement, and teams like Independiente, Gremio, Melgar, and Cienciano are set to make a big impact. Don't miss a minute of this thrilling Copa Sudamericana, which kicks off in April, and follow all the action live on beIN SPORTS USA.