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Liga MX teams sweep MLS in Leagues Cup quarterfinals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 6:02 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Liga MX teams sweep MLS in Leagues Cup quarterfinals

Summary

In the Leagues Cup quarterfinals held on August 25 and 26, 2026, all four Liga MX teams defeated their MLS opponents. CF Monterrey defeated Chicago Fire 2-1, Club León trounced Real Salt Lake 3-0, Toluca secured a 2-0 win against Austin FC, and Club América beat Columbus Crew 2-0. This sweep highlights the dominance of Liga MX teams over MLS, as they prepare for a fully Mexican semifinal field. Both Toluca and Club América have already clinched spots in the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup, with Monterrey likely transitioning through aggregate standings. Discussions concerning potential league reforms in MLS may influence parity in future competitions.

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By the Numbers

•CF Monterrey defeats Chicago Fire 2-1 on August 25, 2026.
•Club León wins 3-0 against Real Salt Lake on August 25, 2026.
•Toluca edges Austin FC 2-0 on August 26, 2026.
•Club América claims a 2-0 victory over Columbus Crew on August 26, 2026.
•All four semifinalists from Liga MX secure spots in the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup.

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6:02 AMYahoo Sports — Liga MX Leagues Cup Sweep Shows Fundamental Difference From MLS

What they're saying

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The results are most interesting for what they say about how much more entrenched power exists at the top of the Liga MX hierarchy than in MLS, where parity reigns.
— Yahoo Sports

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