By Edgardo Avelar
The option for Mexican teams to return to compete in the Libertadores Cup was practically ruled out, after the version was leaked that FIFA authorities and Concacaf work to consolidate the second edition of the Club World Cup on North American soil.
According to information generated by TV Azteca commentator, David Medrano, the significant argument that will prevent the return of Mexican teams in this prestigious Conmebol competition is based on the conflict of interest that could arise between Concacaf and this organization, as well as projecting to another level the Club World Cup that was so successful in its first edition.
“TOTALLY CLOSED THE POSSIBILITY OF MEXICAN, UNITED STATES, COSTA RICAN OR CONCACAF CLUBS PARTICIPATING”?
?? Although in recent times various rumors have emerged about a possible return to the Copa Libertadores, this would not be possible
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— MedioTiempo (@mediotiempo) Could presumably well 28, 2026
The version of a possible return of the Mexican teams arose after the Televisa/Univisión network bought the rights to the South American tournaments; immediately began to circulate the version that the Liga MX teams would have the door open to compete in this competition.
Hours later it was clarified that, due to Concacaf regulation issues, the Mexican teams would have to prioritize the competitions of this organization, such as the Leagues Cup and the tournament of champions and runners-up of the Concacaf, which would practically leave with no space on the calendar to face the Libertadores, beyond the fact that the Liga MX teams They would manage to face this tournament that gave so many sporting benefits to the Aztec elevens.
On this topic, Medrano stated that: “The possibility of Mexican, American, Costa Rican or Concacaf clubs participating in the Copa Libertadores is completely closed.”Do you remember that a few weeks ago the rumor was handled? Zero, zero, zero. “FIFA is very clear with Concacaf”
“It’s not possible.” The only scenario for them to face official matches between clubs from different confederations is the Club World Cup, which is from FIFA,” Medrano said in his YouTube podcast.
The reasons for the refusal
Among the arguments that were handled, the presence of international figures in the Predominant League Soccer (MLS) stood out, such as the case of Lionel Messi with Inter Miami, which made us think about the attractiveness of confrontations with Conmebol teams.
“They have given a forceful explanation to Concacaf, because they thought that with Messi’s front, they thought that by knocking on the door they were going to give it to them, but FIFA tells them: ”Look, if I open the door for you so that you can participate in Libertadores, I am automatically opening the door and the Arabs, for a while now, have been waiting for it to open to buy a place in the Champions League.’ There are no possibilities, for now, for Mexican teams to participate in the Copa Libertadores, nor in the United States.gone.”
It is worth mentioning that in Mexico and the United States they have chosen to reinforce their alliances with competencies such as Leagues Cup, All Massive title Game or even the Concachampionswhere it is increasingly common to see teams from both countries competing in important events.
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