# Liga Femenil format overhaul and tournament progress > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/liga-femenil-format-overhaul > Updated: 2026-09-11T23:00:00.000Z. Sources: 24. Developments: 4. Mexico’s top women’s league, Liga Femenil BBVA, began the Apertura 2026 with a new group-stage format that splits 18 clubs into two groups of nine, sending the top four from each group directly to the quarter-finals and removing the Play-In round. As the tournament progressed through its early rounds, Tigres UANL maintained a perfect record, securing four wins in four matches. During the third round (Jornada 3), Tigres prepared to host Tuzas, a team that had recently gained momentum with two consecutive victories. Other notable fixtures during this period included América Femenil facing Puebla and Pachuca Femenil taking on Pumas. Cruz Azul Femenil faced challenges in the early stages, sitting in penultimate place in Group A following a heavy loss to América. By Jornada 7, FC Juárez Bravas, coached by Óscar Fernández, entered their matchup against Necaxa Centellas seeking a fourth consecutive victory. The Bravas held fourth place in Group 1 with 12 points, bolstered by a late 1-0 win against Atlante secured by Miah Zuazua in stoppage time. Necaxa entered the fixture at the bottom of Group 2 without a point. Additionally, Chivas was scheduled to face Rayadas at Estadio Akron. In recent action, Monterrey secured a 3-2 victory over Chivas, reaching 18 points and moving closer to the top of Group A. The match was characterized by significant errors, including an own goal by Chivas goalkeeper Blanca Félix and a subsequent own goal by Monterrey’s Daiane Limeira. Meanwhile, Santos Laguna Femenil, currently in seventh place in Group A, prepared to face Atlético de San Luis following a 3-0 loss to Tigres. Meanwhile, the league continues to navigate administrative and social developments, including strategic plans for professionalization through 2031 and addressing player concerns regarding conduct within the sport. ## Claims - Fortaleza FC will host Deportivo Pereira at the Metropolitano de Techo on the second matchday of Liga BetPlay 2026‑II. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Diego Arias is the coach of Fortaleza FC for the match against Deportivo Pereira. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Dimayor adopted new IFAB arbitration rules for 2026‑2027, including a direct red card for certain provocative actions. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The Liga BetPlay 2026‑II second round matches are scheduled for 1–2 August with a full program listed. (corroborated by 2 sources) - After the opening round, Fortaleza has 1 point and Deportivo Pereira has 0 points in the Liga BetPlay table. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The Liga BetPlay resumed after a pause for the 2026 World Cup. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Richard Ríos and Jhon Jáder Durán reunited at Benfica’s Estádio da Luz. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Professional football in Colombia resumed after a pause for the 2026 World Cup. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Deportes Tolima began the second half of the 2026 season with a perfect debut win over Junior. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Coach Lucas González left Deportes Tolima for Atlético Nacional. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Deportivo Pereira has not won in its last 25 matches. (single source) - Four Liga BetPlay matches are scheduled for the same evening: Fortaleza vs Pereira, Real Santander vs Patriotas, Unión Magdalena vs Orsomarso, and Deportivo Pasto vs Águilas Doradas. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-11: Liga MX Femenil: Monterrey wins against Chivas as Bravas and Santos prepare for key matches Key Liga MX Femenil action includes Monterrey's 3-2 win over Chivas, FC Juárez Bravas seeking a fourth straight win, and Santos Laguna facing a high-scoring Atlético de San Luis. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/liga-mx-femenil-bravas-and-chivas-prepare-for-jornada-7-matchups ### 2026-08-20: Liga MX Femenil enters fourth round of Apertura tournament Liga MX Femenil enters round four of the Apertura tournament as top teams seek to maintain dominance, while president Mariana Gutiérrez Bernárdez leads a new strategic vision for the league. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/liga-mx-femenil-leaders-maintain-perfect-records-in-apertura-tournament ### 2026-08-14: Liga MX Femenil enters Jornada 3 of Apertura 2026 tournament The Apertura 2026 Liga MX Femenil enters Jornada 3 with key matchups including Bravas de Juárez vs. Tigres, Cruz Azul vs. Atlante, América Femenil vs. Puebla, and Pachuca Femenil vs. Pumas. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/liga-mx-femenil-enters-jornada-3-of-apertura-2026-tournament ### 2026-07-29: Liga MX Femenil Apertura 2026 opens with new format, Toluca debut Liga MX Femenil Apertura 2026 launches with a two‑group format and reduced schedule; Toluca debuts against Atlético de San Luis, with midfielder Yamile Franco confident about competing for the title. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/liga-mx-femenil-apertura-2026-opens-with-new-format-toluca-debut --- Cite as: Liga Femenil format overhaul and tournament progress. 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