Atlético Mineiro vs Boca Juniors: Date, Time and Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 Copa Sudamericana Final
Atlético Mineiro and Boca Juniors will face off in the 2026 Copa Sudamericana final on Saturday, November 21, in Barranquilla, Colombia. Here's everything you need to know about the kickoff time, venue, both teams' paths to the final, and their head-to-head history.
The 2026 Copa Sudamericana is ready to crown its new champion. Atlético Mineiro and Boca Juniors will meet in the continental final, bringing together two historic clubs in South American soccer.
The match will take place on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at the Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez in Barranquilla, Colombia.
The final will be decided in a single match, with the winner lifting the continental trophy.
What Time Is Atlético Mineiro vs. Boca Juniors?
CONMEBOL has confirmed that the match will kick off at 5:30 PM local time in Colombia.
Here are the kickoff times in different countries:
- United States (ET): 5:30 PM
- Mexico (Mexico City): 4:30 PM
- Colombia: 5:30 PM
- Argentina: 7:30 PM
- Brazil: 7:30 PM
- Spain: 11:30 PM
How Did Boca Juniors and Atlético Mineiro Reach the Final?
Boca Juniors entered the competition in the playoff round after finishing third in its Copa Libertadores group.
The Argentine club eliminated O'Higgins, Recoleta, and São Paulo before facing Vasco da Gama in the semifinals.
After losing 1-0 at La Bombonera, Boca Juniors overturned the deficit with a 3-1 victory in Brazil, advancing to the final with a 3-2 aggregate win.
Meanwhile, Atlético Mineiro finished at the top of its group with 10 points.
The Brazilian side then eliminated Bragantino, defeated Santos in a penalty shootout, and overcame Montevideo City Torque in the semifinals with a 3-2 aggregate victory.
Atlético Mineiro vs. Boca Juniors: Head-to-Head History
The two clubs have faced each other eight times in official competitions, with Boca Juniors holding the historical advantage.
The Argentine side has recorded three victories, while Atlético Mineiro has won once, with the remaining four matches ending in draws.
Their most significant previous meeting in an international final came in 1993, when Boca Juniors won the Copa de Oro after defeating the Brazilian club 1-0.
However, Atlético Mineiro won the two most recent knockout ties between the teams, in the 2000 Copa Mercosur and the 2021 Copa Libertadores.
The final also represents a special opportunity for Boca Juniors, which is seeking its third Copa Sudamericana title and its first international trophy since 2008.
Key Takeaways
- Match: Atlético Mineiro vs. Boca Juniors.
- Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026.
- Kickoff: 5:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM Mexico City.
- Venue: Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez, Barranquilla.
- Format: Single-match final.
- Head-to-head record: Three wins for Boca, one for Mineiro, and four draws.
