MLS and Liga MX compete in 2026 Leagues Cup tournament
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 4:18 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The 2026 Leagues Cup, involving 36 teams from Major League Soccer and Liga MX, began on August 4, 2026, as North American soccer resumes after the FIFA World Cup. The tournament format features a league phase followed by knockout rounds, with teams playing three matches in the initial stage. Thus far, significant matches include Columbus Crew's 3-1 win over Atlas and FC Cincinnati's 3-1 victory against Pachuca. The quarterfinals are scheduled for late August. Both finalists will qualify for the next CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16.
- •Leagues Cup runs August 4 to September 6, 2026.
- •Columbus Crew defeated Atlas 3-1 on August 4.
- •FC Cincinnati won 3-1 against Pachuca on August 4.
- •Quarterfinals are set for August 25-27.
- •Finalists will secure spots in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
- 4:18 AMYahoo Sports — Leagues Cup bracket, schedule, results for 2026 competition between MLS and Liga MX
"As North American soccer returns to action following the 2026 FIFA World Cup on home soil, league action pauses briefly as clubs from host nations United States, Canada, and Mexico all come together for a month-long clash.
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