Overview

• The tournament scheduled Belgrano vs. Argentinos for Thursday, Oct. 23, and Independiente Rivadavia vs. River for Friday, Oct. 24.
• Córdoba security minister Juan Pablo Quinteros said River’s semifinal will kick off at 21:00 at the Mario Alberto Kempes, with TV reported on TyC Sports.
• Rosario’s Gigante de Arroyito is the leading option for Belgrano–Argentinos, cleared by Santa Fe authorities under a ban on flags, overheads and instruments.
• Belgrano warned it will not play in Rosario unless the sanction on its supporters is lifted, pushing organizers to weigh alternative venues.
• With league play paused for the Oct. 26 elections, organizers are assessing stadium availability and security approvals, Junín has been ruled out and San Nicolás or La Pedrera are in consideration, and the cup offers a 2026 Libertadores berth as Independiente Rivadavia reaches its first semifinal.