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Chile’s Top Flight to Pause for 2026 World Cup Despite Non-Qualification

The federation set a January–December season that eases in June and July to let teams and supporters follow the expanded World Cup.

Alexis Sánchez y Arturo Vidal no lograron meter a Chile en el Mundial.
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Overview

  • The ANFP confirmed the 2026 Primera División calendar with a special pause during the World Cup even though Chile did not qualify.
  • The season will run from January to December with only one official matchday scheduled in January, June, July and December.
  • Domestic activity will not halt completely, as Copa de Chile and Copa de la Liga fixtures will keep some clubs playing.
  • June’s league date is planned before the tournament begins and July’s will fall near the final stages of the World Cup.
  • Local media reported that broadcaster expectations about limited audience interest influenced the pause, a factor not officially cited by the ANFP.