Sarmiento de Junín is preparing for one of the most important challenges of its season in the Copa Argentina 2026, as it has been confirmed that they will face Boca Juniors in the Round of 32. The winner of this anticipated clash will play against Vélez Sarsfield, who has already secured their spot in the Round of 16 after defeating Gimnasia y Tiro de Salta.

'El Fortín' secured their qualification this Thursday, April 30, at the Estadio Ciudad de Caseros, overcoming Gimnasia y Tiro 2-0 with goals from Dylan Godoy and Diego Valdes. This result positions Vélez as the third team to advance to the next stage of the federal tournament, following Midland and Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata.

For its part, 'El Verde' of Junín, led by Facundo Sava, already demonstrated its capability by defeating Tristán Suárez in its Copa Argentina debut. This initial victory allowed them to advance and now awaits confirmation of the date and venue for their momentous encounter against 'El Xeneize'.

Boca Juniors also began its journey in the competition with a victory, beating Gimnasia de Chivilcoy 2-0. The team from La Ribera, like Sarmiento, is waiting for the details to be finalized for this match, which promises to be one of the most attractive of this phase of the tournament.

This match not only represents an opportunity for Sarmiento to measure itself against one of Argentina's football giants but is also a crucial step in its aspiration to advance in a prestigious tournament like the Copa Argentina. The fans in Junín are already anticipating this clash that could catapult the team into the Round of 16.

The Copa Argentina 2026 continues its course with several exciting matchups in the Round of 32, including duels such as River vs. Aldosivi, Racing vs. Defensa y Justicia, and Independiente vs. Unión, among others. The path to glory is long, and Sarmiento seeks to write its own history.