After winning 2-1 on aggregate against Olimpia of Honduras, America qualified for the round of 16 of the Concachampions 2026 where the Eagles are already waiting for their rival who will emerge from the tie between Philadelphia Union of the MLS and Defense Force of the First Division of Trinidad and Tobago.

After this and after having played the first leg match between the two possible rivals of the azulcrema team, one of them has taken a great advantage over the other, so André Jardine’s team practically already knows the opponent they will face in the round of 16.

America already knows the rival it would face in the round of 16 of the Concachampions

It is about Philadelphia Union of the MLS, who defeated Defense Force by a score of 5-0 in the first gameso except for some major surprise, the American team will be the rival of the Eagles in the duel where both teams will seek their place in the quarterfinals.

America would face Lionel Messi if it advances to the quarterfinals of the Concachampions 2026

Finally, once again, América will start as favorites against Philadelphia Union in the quarterfinals, so If they advance, the Eagles would most likely face a major rival like Lionel Messi’s Inter Miamiwho would have everything to advance to the round and meet the azulcrema team.

The important reinforcements that America will have to face Philadelphia

It is important to note that for the round of 16 of the Concachampions 2026, André Jardine will already be able to count on all his reinforcements. And although Raphael Veiga had already been available against Olimpia, Now the Águilas will also be able to use Vinícius Lima and Thiago Espinosa.