América de Cali lost three points in the Liga DIMAYOR II 2026 table and the Reclasificación after the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled in favor of Internacional de Bogotá regarding the improper registration of defender Yhormar Hurtado, ESPN Deportes reported.
The ruling stems from a match on July 26, 2026, corresponding to the first fixture of the tournament. Internacional de Bogotá, also known as IDBDC Albinegro S.A., argued that Hurtado had broken regulations by playing for three separate clubs during the 2026 season—Deportes Tolima, Always Ready, and América—making him ineligible to feature.
“Estimar la denuncia de partido formulada por IDBDC Albinegro S.A. en contra de América de Cali S.A., respecto del partido correspondiente a la primera fecha de la Liga DIMAYOR II 2026, disputado el 26 de julio de 2026,” the court detailed at the beginning of the communication.
Fallo del TAS a favor de Inter de Bogotá pic.twitter.com/9cAhm4qLwT
The penalty changes the standings drastically as the tournament phase draws to a close. The tribunal ordered the match recorded as a three-to-zero victory for the Bogotá side, with all corresponding adjustments to the league tables.
“Sancionar a América de Cali S.A. con derrota de tres a cero en el partido disputado en contra de IDBC Albinegro S.A. correspondiente a la primera fecha de la Liga DIMAYOR II 2026, disputado el 26 de julio de 2026, con los efectos que de ello deriven en las tablas de posiciones correspondientes,” the TAS added.
Independiente Santa Fe had also challenged América over Hurtado following a 0-0 draw on August 22 at El Campín stadium. However, the international sports court rejected that particular appeal.
Following the points deduction, América sits third in the FPC standings with 33 points. They now trail Deportivo Cali in the race for the second invisible point, an advantage that grants tie-breaking benefits during the upcoming cuadrangulares.
In the Reclasificación table, América holds 67 points, keeping them one single point ahead of Santa Fe as both clubs battle for a spot in an international tournament.
| Team / Match Detail | Original Status | Post-TAS Ruling |
|---|---|---|
| América League Position | Unaffected | Third with 33 points |
| América Reclasificación | Higher total | 67 units (one ahead of Santa Fe) |
América will close out this phase of the competition away against Pereira on November 14.
