Prediction markets: Polymarket gives América a 23% chance to win the Liga MX: 2026 Apertura, and gives Flamengo a 80.5% chance to win the Brazil Série A, as of November 7, 11:07 p.m. ET. Prices are bets, not polls.
Race day at Interlagos: the São Paulo Grand Prix is run today, with the race at 14:00 Brasília time (noon ET).
Two continental finals are now fixed: Argentina’s Boca Juniors meet Brazil’s Atlético Mineiro in the Copa Sudamericana on 21 November, and Brazil’s Palmeiras face Argentina’s Estudiantes in the Copa Libertadores on 28 November.
Brazil’s league is tight: Flamengo lead the Brasileirão, Brazil’s top league, after beating Grêmio 3–1 in round 34.
Today’s headlines November 8, 2026
Interlagos hosts the Brazilian Grand Prix on race day
Preview
The São Paulo Grand Prix, Brazil’s round of the Formula 1 season, is run today at Interlagos, with the race at 14:00 Brasília time (noon ET).
The confirmed starting grid and any penalties are on the official Formula 1 site, so check there before the race.
Palmeiras players celebrate their 2021 Libertadores title at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo, the venue for this year’s final. File photo.Palmeiras beat Fluminense and Estudiantes beat Flamengo on penalties
Result
Both Libertadores semifinals were settled from the penalty spot. Palmeiras beat Fluminense 5–3 on penalties.
Estudiantes beat Flamengo on penalties at the Maracanã. That result removed Brazil’s league leaders from the continental race.
The two finalists have history: Estudiantes beat Palmeiras in the 1968 final, decided in a playoff at the Centenario.
Estudiantes are chasing a fifth title and last won in 2009. Palmeiras are chasing a fourth.
Flamengo and Palmeiras fight over the Brasileirão with four rounds left
Football
The Brasileirão is Brazil’s top league, played as a single round-robin over 38 rounds. Flamengo beat Grêmio 3–1 on Wednesday 4 November in round 34 and lead the table on 76 points.
Palmeiras are their closest rivals, and the two meet in round 36 at Palmeiras. Palmeiras’ exact points tally is not confirmed here, so we give no gap.
Palmeiras now balance the league run-in with the Libertadores final on 28 November. Flamengo, knocked out by Estudiantes, can focus on the league alone.
What Prediction Markets Say
Implied chances from traders’ prices, as of November 7, 11:07 p.m. ET.
América 23% · Guadalajara 22% · Cruz Azul 20%
Palmeiras 65% · Estudiantes LP 32.3%
UTC Cajamarca 90% · FC Cajamarca 86% · ADT 29.5%
Colombia Primera A: Teams relegated (2026)
Jaguares 96% · Boyacá Chicó 94% · Fortaleza CEIF 3.1%
Real Tomayapo 42.5% · GV San José 37.5% · Bulo Bulo 7.8%
Why we show this: prediction markets turn real-money bets into a live probability that moves within minutes of the news, which is why investors, campaigns and newsrooms in the United States now follow them closely. We show them next to polls and official results, never instead of them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
When is the Copa Libertadores final?
It is on Saturday 28 November at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo. Palmeiras play Estudiantes de La Plata.
When is the Copa Libertadores final?
Kick-off is set for 17:00 Brasília time, or 3pm ET.
When is the Copa Sudamericana final and who is playing?
Boca Juniors play Atlético Mineiro on Saturday 21 November in Barranquilla, Colombia. Kick-off is 17:30 local time, or 5:30pm ET.
Who is winning the Brasileirão?
Flamengo lead the table on 76 points after beating Grêmio 3–1 in round 34.
Sources: CONMEBOL (South American football’s governing body), CBF (Brazilian Football Confederation), Formula 1 official schedule.
Updated: 2026-11-07T23:13:00-03:00 by Oliver Mason, Latin America sports correspondent.
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