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MLS and Liga MX Leagues Cup knockout stage

Overview

The 2026 Leagues Cup has transitioned into its knockout stage, featuring 36 clubs from Liga MX and Major League Soccer. The tournament, which offers three direct qualifying spots for the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup and a $2 million prize for the winner, is scheduled to conclude on September 6.

As the quarterfinals conclude, Monterrey and Club León have secured semifinal spots. Monterrey advanced following a 2-1 victory over Chicago Fire, while León maintained a perfect record with a 3-0 win against Real Salt Lake. Toluca has also joined the semifinals after defeating Austin FC 2-0 in New Jersey. The match was influenced by a 40th-minute red card issued to Austin’s Joseph Rosales; Helinho converted a penalty in the 52nd minute, and Jorge Díaz-Price scored during stoppage time to secure the win. Toluca is set to face Club León in the next round.

The final semifinalist will be determined by the matchup between Club América and Columbus Crew. Club América enters the contest as the leader of the Liga MX Apertura, while Columbus Crew remains undefeated in the Leagues Cup despite recent difficulties in MLS. The winner of this match will advance to face Monterrey in the semifinals.

Under current rules, if matches remain tied after 90 minutes, the winner will be decided directly by a penalty shootout with no extra time played.

Entities

Columbus Crew · Leagues Cup · Liga MX · Club América · Austin FC

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] Toluca and Austin FC will face each other in the Leagues Cup 2026 quarterfinals. lasvegassportsbetting.com · worldsoccertalk.com · gestion.pe
[● 3 SOURCES] The match is scheduled for Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 8:30 PM ET. lasvegassportsbetting.com · worldsoccertalk.com · gestion.pe
[● 2 SOURCES] MLS teams won the 2023, 2024, and 2025 Leagues Cup editions.
[● 2 SOURCES] The game will take place at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey. lasvegassportsbetting.com · gestion.pe
[● 2 SOURCES] Apple TV via MLS Season Pass is the exclusive broadcaster for the match. worldsoccertalk.com · gestion.pe
[● 2 SOURCES] Austin FC remains unbeaten in the tournament so far. lasvegassportsbetting.com · worldsoccertalk.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Club América currently leads the Liga MX Apertura tournament. www.contramuro.com · www.foxsports.com.mx
[● 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
[● 2 SOURCES] The match is scheduled for August 26, 2026, at 20:45 Mexico City time. www.contramuro.com · www.foxsports.com.mx
[● 2 SOURCES] Guillermo Almada is the manager of Club América. www.contramuro.com · www.foxsports.com.mx
[○ 1 SOURCE] MLS teams have 23 victories in the current Leagues Cup compared to 15 for Liga MX teams.

Timeline

about 12 hours ago

[SPORTS] 24 sources FAST-MOVING
Leagues Cup 2026: Toluca advances to semifinals as América faces Columbus Crew
Toluca advanced to the Leagues Cup 2026 semifinals after a 2-0 win over Austin FC, while Club América prepares to face Columbus Crew for the final semifinal spot.
3 days ago

[SPORTS] 27 sources
Leagues Cup 2026 quarterfinals feature Liga MX and MLS showdowns
Leagues Cup 2026 quarterfinals feature Liga MX teams Monterrey and León advancing to the semifinals, while Toluca, América, and Austin FC prepare for decisive knockout matches.
16 days ago

[SPORTS] 44 sources
Leagues Cup: Eight Liga MX teams remain in contention
The Leagues Cup 2026 enters its final stages with only eight Liga MX teams remaining. Club León advanced after defeating Inter Miami, which saw the return of Lionel Messi but ultimately faced elimination.

Sources

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This summary has been updated 16 times: see revision history