South American clubs kick off 2026 football league seasons

A series of opening fixtures across South America’s top football leagues began in July 2026. In Peru’s Liga 1, Alianza Lima host Sport Huancayo for the first match of the Torneo Clausura, while Cusco FC travel to face Alianza Atlético in the inaugural round of the Torneo Clausura. Both clubs announced their squads and confirmed match times in local venues.

Ecuador’s LigaPro also launched with several key games: Liga de Quito host Leones FC in the twentieth round, Universidad Católica travel to Deportivo Cuenca for a 2‑0 win that moved them to second place, and Técnico Universitario prepare to meet Aucas as they seek points to climb from tenth.

Mexico’s Liga MX opened its Apertura 2026 with Guadalajara travelling to Toluca, a clash that attracted a live‑streaming audience on Telemundo and Fubo. In Bolivia, the ninth round of the national league continued with Bolívar defeating Guabirá 4‑0 and a full schedule of matches involving Always Ready, Aurora, Blooming and others.

These fixtures mark the start of the 2026 season across four countries, setting the tone for title races, relegation battles and fan engagement in the region’s premier football competitions.