# Copa Argentina round of 16 matchups > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/copa-argentina-round-of-16-matchups > Updated: 2026-08-16T21:06:44.000Z. Sources: 88. Developments: 2. The Copa Argentina round of 16 features several high-profile matchups across different venues in Argentina. In Córdoba, the Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium will host a match between Boca Juniors and Vélez Sarsfield on September 2. Boca Juniors advanced to this stage following victories over Sarmiento de Junín and Gimnasia de Chivilcoy, while Vélez Sarsfield secured their spot after wins against Deportivo Armenio and Gimnasia y Tiro de Salta. The winner of this fixture is slated to face the victor of the Belgrano and Racing Club match in the quarter-finals. In Villa Mercedes, San Luis, Belgrano and Racing Club are scheduled to compete at the Estadio Único del Parque La Pedrera on August 19. Belgrano coach Ricardo Zielinski has characterized the match as “una final” (a final). The event will involve a significant security operation, with the San Luis Provincial Police deploying 700 officers to manage routes, transport, and stadium access. ## Claims - 700 police officers will be deployed for the security operation. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Racing Club and Belgrano will face each other in the Copa Argentina round of 16. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The match is scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, at 19:15. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Stadium gates will open at 16:30. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-16: South American clubs advance to CONMEBOL quarter-finals Boca Juniors and São Paulo advance to the Copa Sudamericana quarter-finals, while Estudiantes de La Plata secures a spot in the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals. 87 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-luis-police-deploy-700-officers-for-racing-vs-belgrano-match ### 2026-08-13: Boca Juniors and Vélez to meet in Córdoba for Copa Argentina Boca Juniors and Vélez Sarsfield will face each other in the Copa Argentina round of 16 on September 2 at the Mario Alberto Kempes Stadium in Córdoba. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/boca-juniors-and-vlez-to-meet-in-crdoba-for-copa-argentina --- Cite as: Copa Argentina round of 16 matchups. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/copa-argentina-round-of-16-matchups