Chivas To Participate in the 2026 Copa Imposible

The Rojiblanca Academy will once again raise Chivas’ name on the international stage, as Guadalajara’s 2009 squad will travel to Medellín, Colombia, to compete in the 2026 Copa Imposible, a tournament that from May 24-30 will bring together some of the most recognized clubs across the continent.

Proudly representing both the red-and-white colors and Mexico, the Rebaño was drawn into Group A, where it will face Atlético Nacional, Argentinos Juniors and Independiente Santa Fe in a demanding opening stage of the competition.

The tournament will also feature Boca Juniors, River Plate, Flamengo, Fluminense, Universidad de Chile and the Colombia U-17 National Team, bringing together a total of 16 teams from Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Colombia, giving the young Rojiblancos an unforgettable experience.

The competition format emphasizes high-level matchups and direct competition. Once the group stage concludes, three knockout brackets will be played: the Gold Cup, featuring the top two teams from each group; the Silver Cup, contested by the four teams eliminated in the Gold Cup Quarterfinals; and the Bronze Cup, which will include all teams eliminated in the opening round.

Matches will be played at Estadio Atanasio Girardot, a venue that has hosted Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana Finals, CONMEBOL Qualifiers and the Pan American Games, as well as Estadio Cincuentenario, which is regularly used for Colombian first division matches.

Chivas’ Schedule at the Copa Imposible

Chivas vs Independiente Santa Fe
May 24 / 1 PM (Local Time)
Estadio Cincuentenario

Chivas vs Argentinos Juniors
May 25 / 2 PM (Local Time)
Estadio Atanasio Girardot

Chivas vs Atlético Nacional
May 26 / 7 PM (Local Time)
Estadio Atanasio Girardot

The Rojiblanca delegation will be made up of 20 players, along with the coaching staff led by Alberto Ascencio, who will proudly represent Guadalajara’s colors on Colombian soil.

Players Called Up for the 2026 Copa Imposible