Archive · 11 Aug 2026
CONMEBOL Postpones Club Matches After Deadly Colombia Earthquake
A very big earthquake happened in a country called Colombia.
The ground shook very hard and damaged many buildings.
The earthquake was very strong, rating 7.4 on the earthquake scale.
Sadly, at least 164 people lost their lives.
In Colombia, many people love to watch football, which some call soccer.
Because it was not safe and people were grieving, the leaders of South American football decided to stop some big games.
Two Colombian teams were supposed to play teams from Ecuador and Argentina.
Those games were stopped and will be played another day.
All football games inside Colombia were also stopped for a week.
The football leaders said they are thinking of everyone in Colombia and sending their support.
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia's coffee-growing region on Monday, killing at least 164 people.
CONMEBOL postponed Deportes Tolima's Copa Libertadores tie against Ecuador's Independiente del Valle, originally scheduled for Tuesday.
The Copa Sudamericana match between Independiente Santa Fe and Argentine side River Plate, set for Wednesday, was also postponed.
CONMEBOL cited safety concerns and respect for victims, expressing support for Colombia and its football family.
Colombia's domestic league, DIMAYOR, suspended all local matches scheduled for the week.
- Who
- CONMEBOL, South American football's governing body, and Colombia's domestic league DIMAYOR, along with the affected clubs Deportes Tolima, Independiente Santa Fe, Independiente del Valle, and River Plate.
- What
- A 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia, killing at least 164 people, prompting the postponement of continental and domestic football matches.
- When
- Monday, August 10, 2026; the postponed matches had been scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday of that week.
- Where
- Western Colombia's coffee-growing region, with relief efforts pictured in Cali, Colombia.
- Why
- To ensure everyone's safety and show respect for the earthquake victims.
- Earthquake magnitude
- 7.4
- Fatalities
- At least 164
- Affected area
- Western Colombia's coffee-growing region
- Date of earthquake
- Monday, August 10, 2026
- Postponed match 1
- Deportes Tolima vs Independiente del Valle (Copa Libertadores), originally Tuesday
- Postponed match 2
- Independiente Santa Fe vs River Plate (Copa Sudamericana), originally Wednesday
- Domestic league action
- DIMAYOR suspended all Colombian matches for the week
- Reason for postponements
- Safety concerns and respect for victims