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    "body": "\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/c406cb48-5035-4b1d-8029-0aa8ce4c99ca/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-c406cb48-5035-4b1d-8029-0aa8ce4c99ca\"\n                data-id=\"c406cb48-5035-4b1d-8029-0aa8ce4c99ca\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/c406cb48-5035-4b1d-8029-0aa8ce4c99ca/-/inline/no/image_processing20260303-8-bitpz7.png\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/c406cb48-5035-4b1d-8029-0aa8ce4c99ca/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p><strong>[Miami, FL &mdash; March 4, 2026]</strong>:<strong>&nbsp;</strong><a href=\"https://www.beinsports.com/en-us\"><u><strong>beIN SPORTS</strong></u></a> will present the opening stage of the&nbsp;<strong>2026 Copa Sudamericana</strong> with three dramatic nights of action as 32 teams compete for 16 available spots in this year&rsquo;s group stage. The competition begins with single-match knockout ties, where every matchup is a winner-takes-all showdown.<br>\u200b<br>\u200bAdding to the intensity, each of the 16 ties features clubs from the same country, turning the opening round into a series of national rivalries played on an international stage. Teams from Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela will battle for advancement, with the winners earning the opportunity to join continental powers such as River Plate, S&atilde;o Paulo and Santos in the&nbsp;<strong>2026 Copa Sudamericana</strong> group stage.<br>\u200b<br>\u200bAmong the standout fixtures is the highly anticipated clash between Colombian giants&nbsp;<strong>Atl&eacute;tico Nacional</strong> and&nbsp;<strong>Millonarios</strong>. When two of Colombia&rsquo;s most successful and widely supported clubs meet, it is a supercl&aacute;sico in its own right. With a place in the Copa Sudamericana group stage on the line, the stakes and intensity reach another level.<br>\u200b<br>\u200bDon&rsquo;t miss the action, download the app now <a href=\"http://pubads.g.doubleclick.net/gampad/clk?id=7170338585&amp;iu=/68650393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u><strong>HERE</strong></u></a>.</p><p><strong>WHEN/WHERE:</strong></p>\n<div\n    class=\"table-container\"\n    style=\"\"\n>\n    <table\n        class=\"table table-bordered\"\n    >\n                            <tbody>\n                            <tr>\n                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p><strong>DATE</strong></p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p><strong>MATCH</strong></p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p><strong>GROUP STAGE</strong></p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p><strong>TIME</strong></p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p><strong>CHANNEL</strong></p></div></td>                                    </tr>\n                            <tr>\n                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Wednesday, March 4th</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Blooming vs. San Antonio Bulo Bulo</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>First Round</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>4:50 PM ET<br>\u200b</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>beIN SPORTS XTRA, beIN SPORTS XTRA &Ntilde;, beIN SPORTS CONNECT</p></div></td>                                    </tr>\n                            <tr>\n                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>&nbsp;</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Atl&eacute;tico Nacional vs. Millonarios</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>First Round<br>\u200b</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>7:20 PM ET<br>\u200b</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Espa&ntilde;ol, beIN SPORTS CONNECT</p></div></td>                                    </tr>\n                            <tr>\n                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>&nbsp;</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Sportivo Trinidense vs. Olimpia</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p><br>\u200bFirst Round</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>7:20 PM ET<br>\u200b</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>beIN SPORTS XTRA, beIN SPORTS XTRA &Ntilde;, beIN SPORTS CONNECT</p></div></td>                                    </tr>\n                            <tr>\n                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>&nbsp;</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Deportivo Cuenca vs. Libertad</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>First Round<br>\u200b</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>9:30 PM ET<br>\u200b</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Espa&ntilde;ol, beIN SPORTS CONNECT<br>\u200b</p></div></td>                                    </tr>\n                            <tr>\n                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Thursday, March 5th</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Boston River 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                       <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>4:50 PM ET</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>beIN SPORTS XTRA, beIN SPORTS XTRA &Ntilde;, beIN SPORTS CONNECT<br>\u200b</p></div></td>                                    </tr>\n                            <tr>\n                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>&nbsp;</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Am&eacute;rica de Cali vs. Atl&eacute;tico Bucaramanga</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>First Round<br>\u200b</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>7:20 PM ET</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Espa&ntilde;ol, beIN SPORTS CONNECT<br>\u200b</p></div></td>                                    </tr>\n                            <tr>\n                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>&nbsp;</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>Orense vs. Macar&aacute;</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>First Round<br>\u200b</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>9:30 PM ET</p></div></td>                                            <td class=\"border\"><div class=\"text-default v-spacing\"><p>beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Espa&ntilde;ol, beIN SPORTS CONNECT<br>\u200b</p></div></td>                                    </tr>\n                        </tbody>\n            </table>\n</div>\n<p>*Schedules and channels are subject to change. Please refer to the latest programming information provided by beIN SPORTS for the most up-to-date details. Additional matches available on beIN SPORTS CONNECT.</p><p>For more information, visit <a href=\"http://www.beinsports.com/\"><u>www.beINSPORTS.com</u></a>. Follow us on Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/beinsportsusa/\"><u>@beINSPORTSUSA</u></a>, X at <a href=\"https://twitter.com/beINSPORTSUSA\"><u>@beINSPORTSUSA</u></a> and/or <a href=\"https://twitter.com/ESbeINSPORTS\"><u>@ESbeINSPORTS</u></a> and on Facebook <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/beINSPORTSUSA/\"><u>beIN SPORTS USA</u></a> for breaking news and real-time updates.</p><p><strong>About beIN SPORTS North America</strong><br>\u200bbeIN SPORTS offers viewers world-class sports content and entertainment across multiple platforms including TV channels beIN SPORTS and beIN SPORTS en Espa&ntilde;ol, live streaming on beIN SPORTS CONNECT and free channels, beIN SPORTS XTRA and beIN SPORTS XTRA en Espa&ntilde;ol. A cornerstone of beIN SPORTS is its unrivaled live soccer coverage, which includes live matches from Ligue 1, Ligue 2, Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana, Recopa Sudamericana, Turkish S&uuml;per Lig, Africa Cup of Nations, CAF Confederation Cup, CAF Champions League and International Friendlies as well as news of all the top leagues from around the world. In addition to soccer, beIN SPORTS serves as a haven for fans of padel, footvolley, wrestling, mixed martial arts (MMA), skiing, motorsports, and basketball, among others.</p><p><strong>MEDIA CONTACT</strong><br>\u200b<strong>MARGOT &trade; for beIN SPORTS</strong></p><div class=\"release-content-contact\" id=\"contact-843de1ea-6d0f-46ec-86fd-c1a21d76ea1b\">\n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__avatar\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/685e44f6-f4b7-43a5-b947-a0fa5957387d/-/scale_crop/128x128/center/-/format/auto/\" alt=\"Valerie Boldrin\" class=\"release-content-contact__avatar-image\" /></div>\n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__details\">\n        <strong class=\"release-content-contact__name\">Valerie Boldrin</strong>\n        <em class=\"release-content-contact__description\">Co-Founder &amp; Chief Strategy Officer at MARGOT&trade;, MARGOT&trade;</em>\n        <ul class=\"release-content-contact__details-list\"><li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"mailto:valerie@agencymargot.com\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"valerie@agencymargot.com\"><svg class=\"icon icon-paper-plane release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-paper-plane\"></use>\n            </svg>valerie@agencymargot.com</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"tel:305-606-9436\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"305-606-9436\"><svg class=\"icon icon-mobile release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-mobile\"></use>\n            </svg>305-606-9436</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerieboldrin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"valerieboldrin\"><svg class=\"icon icon-linkedin release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-linkedin\"></use>\n            </svg>valerieboldrin</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"https://www.agencymargot.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"agencymargot.com\"><svg class=\"icon icon-browser release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-browser\"></use>\n            </svg>agencymargot.com</a></li></ul>\n    </div>\n</div>",
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