Overview
- Boca Juniors lost 1-0 to Racing in a playoff semifinal, removing the last scenario that could have opened a Libertadores berth for River.
- CONMEBOL Sudamericana’s official account on X publicly welcomed River, formally announcing the club’s 2026 participation.
- River finished fourth in Argentina’s annual table and needed a higher-placed team to free a spot; Boca, Rosario Central, Argentinos Juniors and Lanús were all eliminated before the final.
- River will miss the Copa Libertadores for the first time since 2014 and will reappear in the Sudamericana for the first time since 2015.
- With its continental destination set, the club is turning 2026 planning toward an international calendar and expected roster adjustments.