# Potential inclusion of Concacaf teams in Copa Libertadores > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/potential-inclusion-of-concacaf-teams-in-copa-libertadores > Updated: 2026-08-25T20:19:15.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Conmebol is evaluating a proposal to modify the Copa Libertadores format by including four teams from Concacaf. The plan involves adding two clubs from Mexico’s Liga MX and two from the United States’ Major League Soccer (MLS) to expand the tournament’s commercial and sporting reach. Under this scheme, one slot per country would be granted via direct invitation, while a second would be based on sporting merit. Following these developments, Liga MX President Francisco Iturbide formally requested that Mexican clubs be permitted to participate in Conmebol competitions, specifically the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana, as invited guests. This effort aims to end the absence of Mexican teams from South American tournaments that has persisted since 2016. The proposal faces significant hurdles. FIFA has reportedly rejected initial requests, citing directives intended to prevent clubs from different confederations from competing in the same continental tournament. Additionally, Concacaf remains a point of resistance, and South American clubs, particularly those in Brazil, have raised concerns regarding logistical challenges and increased travel distances. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-25: Liga MX seeks return of Mexican clubs to Copa Libertadores Liga MX is formally requesting that Mexican clubs be invited to participate in CONMEBOL's Copa Libertadores, despite initial rejections from FIFA and resistance from CONCACAF. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/liga-mx-seeks-return-of-mexican-clubs-to-copa-libertadores ### 2026-08-10: Conmebol considers adding Liga MX and MLS teams to Copa Libertadores Conmebol is considering a plan to include two Liga MX and two MLS clubs in the Copa Libertadores starting in 2027 to expand the tournament's commercial and sporting reach. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/conmebol-considers-adding-liga-mx-and-mls-teams-to-copa-libertadores --- Cite as: Potential inclusion of Concacaf teams in Copa Libertadores. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/potential-inclusion-of-concacaf-teams-in-copa-libertadores