Grêmio

Brazil

Founded 1903·Champions (3 times) — most recently 2017

Grêmio won their first title in 1983, beating Peñarol (then chasing a fifth crown) 2-1 in the return leg after a 1-1 draw in Montevideo. They added a second in 1995 against Atlético Nacional, and a third in 2017, beating Lanús 3-1 on aggregate. Founded in 1903 by German immigrants in Porto Alegre, they did not qualify for the 2026 edition.