Latin American football updates: Liga MX, Liga BetPlay, and Liga Ecuabet

Various football leagues in Latin America are progressing through their respective seasons. In Mexico's Liga MX Apertura 2026, the tournament has moved to a format without a Play-In, where the top eight teams qualify directly for the Liguilla. Following recent matches, América has taken the lead in the general table, ahead of Toluca.

In Colombia's Liga BetPlay, Junior de Barranquilla and Internacional de Bogotá faced each other in a key match for both clubs' aspirations. Meanwhile, Once Caldas secured a 1-0 victory over Llaneros FC, moving into ninth place in the standings.

In Ecuador, Independiente del Valle secured a 2-1 comeback victory against Aucas in the Liga Ecuabet hexagonal. This win brings them to 77 points in the cumulative table, placing them in a strong position to retain the title.