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MLS and Liga MX Leagues Cup knockout stage

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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~~ In a historic shift, Liga MX clubs have secured ~~semifinal spots. Monterrey~~ all four spots in the semifinals, marking the first time in the tournament’s history that no MLS teams remain in the final four. This sweep follows three consecutive years of MLS championship dominance. Club América advanced ~~following~~ to the semifinals after a ~~2-1~~ 2-0 victory over ~~Chicago Fire, while León maintained a perfect record~~ Columbus Crew. Raphael Veiga opened the scoring with a ~~3-0~~ long-distance strike, and Brian Rodríguez secured the win ~~against Real Salt Lake. Toluca has~~ with a second goal. Goalkeeper Rodolfo Cota also ~~joined the semifinals after defeating Austin FC 2-0 in New Jersey. The match was influenced by~~ played a ~~40th-minute red card issued to Austin’s Joseph Rosales; Helinho converted~~ crucial role by saving a ~~penalty in the 52nd minute, and Jorge Díaz-Price scored during stoppage time to secure the win. Toluca~~ penalty. América is set to face ~~Club León~~ Monterrey in the next round. ~~The final semifinalist will be determined by the matchup between Club América~~ Toluca secured their place with a 2-0 win against Austin FC. Goals from Helinho, scored via a penalty, and ~~Columbus Crew. Club América enters the contest as the leader of the Liga MX Apertura, while Columbus Crew remains undefeated in~~ Jorge Díaz-Price ensured the ~~Leagues Cup despite recent difficulties in MLS. The winner of this match will advance~~ victory. Austin FC struggled after receiving two red cards, issued to Joseph Rosales and Ilie Sánchez. Toluca will face ~~Monterrey~~ Club León in the semifinals. León previously advanced following a 3-0 win against Real Salt Lake. 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.

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