Copa Chile 2026 group stage: Iquique falls, San Felipe vs Universidad, Concepción‑Huachipato clash

Deportes Iquique slipped to third place in Group A of the Copa Chile 2026 after a 1‑1 draw with Deportes Limache, leaving Coquimbo Unido atop the group. Iquique has gone two months without a win and will face Limache away on July 27 and host Coquimbo United on July 4.

Unión San Felipe is set to challenge Universidad de Chile at the Estadio Nacional in the group’s fourth‑date fixture, a match hailed as one of the tournament’s most significant. Universidad de Chile’s upcoming games, including a confirmed 20,000‑spectator capacity at the same venue for its clash with Unión La Calera, have been confirmed amid venue speculation.

The final group match between Deportes Concepción and Huachipato ended 3‑2 for Concepción, but post‑match tensions erupted when a confrontation between players led to punches and expulsions, drawing attention to disciplinary concerns.