Toluca 2-0 over Chivas as Liga MX Apertura 2026 kicks off
The Liga MX Apertura 2026 opened on 18 July 2026 with a series of first‑round matches. In the headline fixture at Estadio Akron, Toluca defeated Chivas 2–0. Alexis Vega converted a penalty in the 42nd minute, and Jesús Gallardo added the second goal in the 74th after a counter‑attack. Chivas were reduced to ten men when Ángel Sepúlveda received a red card after a violent elbow.
In the same round, América earned a 1–0 victory at Querétaro’s Estadio La Corregidora thanks to an 83rd‑minute goal by Isaías Violante, after Henry Martín missed a late penalty. Other results included Pumas beating Pachuca 3–0, Monterrey edging Santos 3–2 and several matches ending in draws. Security operations at the Querétaro‑América game reported no incidents, and betting markets highlighted the first‑goal odds for the fixtures. The opening day set the tone for the season, giving Toluca three points and confirming América’s early momentum.