Vasco da Gama meet Colombia's Independiente Santa Fe in the Copa Sudamericana semifinals, according to Brazilian outlets UOL, ge and Veja. The first leg is scheduled for Tuesday, 15 September 2026, and UOL has published a guide to where the match can be watched live. Veja has also listed the kick-off time and the probable lineups for both sides.
The tie marks Vasco's arrival in the last four of the competition. In an analysis, ge reported that the Rio club reached the semifinal without overworking its first-choice players in the tournament, leaning on squad rotation along the way. Terra, meanwhile, carried comments from coach Pedro Emanuel after Vasco secured their place in this round.
One Vasco player drawing attention is Saldivia. UOL reported that supporters have praised him following a difficult spell, and quoted his response that it feels good to be appreciated by the fans.
Tuesday's fixture is the first of two legs, with the return match to decide which club advances to the final. Coverage of the opening leg, including broadcast information and confirmed teams, is available through the outlets cited above.
What to watch next: the second leg, where the aggregate result will settle Vasco's or Santa Fe's place in the Copa Sudamericana final.