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Liga MX clubs sweep into Leagues Cup 2026 semifinals
Mexican Liga MX clubs have secured all four spots in the Leagues Cup 2026 semifinals, marking the first time in the tournament's history that no MLS teams remain in the final four.
Club América advanced to the semifinals after a 2-0 victory over Columbus Crew. Raphael Veiga opened the scoring with a long-distance strike, and Brian Rodríguez secured the win with a second goal. Goalkeeper Rodolfo Cota played a crucial role by saving a penalty during the match. América will face Monterrey in the next round.
Toluca also secured their place in the semifinals with a 2-0 win against Austin FC. Goals from Helinho, scored via a penalty, and Jorge Díaz Price ensured the victory. Austin FC struggled after receiving two red cards, one to Joseph Rosales and another to Ilie Sánchez. Toluca is set to face León in the semifinals.
The remaining semifinal matchups feature Monterrey against América and León against Toluca. This sweep by Mexican clubs follows three consecutive years of MLS championship dominance in the tournament.
Entities
Austin FC · Club América · Columbus Crew · Dignity Health Sports Park · Guillermo Almada · Leagues Cup · Toluca
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The winner of the match qualifies for the semifinals and the Concacaf Champions Cup. gestion.pe
- [● 3 SOURCES] Toluca and Austin FC will face each other in the Leagues Cup 2026 quarterfinals. worldsoccertalk.com · gestion.pe
- [● 2 SOURCES] Apple TV via MLS Season Pass is the exclusive broadcaster for the match. worldsoccertalk.com · gestion.pe
- [● 2 SOURCES] The game will take place at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey. gestion.pe
- [● 2 SOURCES] Austin FC remains unbeaten in the tournament so far. worldsoccertalk.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The match is scheduled for Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 8:30 PM ET. worldsoccertalk.com · gestion.pe
- [● 2 SOURCES] Guillermo Almada is the manager of Club América. www.contramuro.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Club América is currently unbeaten in eight matches across all competitions. lasvegassportsbetting.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Quarterfinal matches in the Leagues Cup proceed directly to a penalty shootout if tied after 90 minutes, with no extra time.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The match is scheduled for August 26, 2026, at 20:45 Mexico City time. www.contramuro.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Columbus Crew has lost three consecutive matches in MLS prior to this fixture. www.contramuro.com · lasvegassportsbetting.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Leagues Cup quarterfinal match between Club América and Columbus Crew will take place at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. www.contramuro.com · lasvegassportsbetting.com