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Toluca defeats Monterrey 2-0 to claim the 2026 Leagues Cup title

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 4:18 AM

Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Toluca defeats Monterrey 2-0 to claim the 2026 Leagues Cup title

Summary

Toluca secured the 2026 Leagues Cup title after defeating Monterrey 2-0 in the final held Sunday, Sept. 6, in Houston. Alexis Vega opened the scoring in the fourth minute following a defensive error by Monterrey midfielder Orbelin Pineda. Helinho extended the lead in the 70th minute by converting a rebound after a shot from Federico Viñas. The victory adds to a period of success under manager Antonio Mohamed, who has now led the club to six trophies. By winning the tournament, Toluca earned a bye to the round of 16 in the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup. Monterrey and León also qualified for the continental competition through their performances in the Leagues Cup.

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By the Numbers

•Alexis Vega scored the opening goal in the fourth minute.
•Helinho added an insurance goal for Toluca in the 70th minute.
•The match took place in Houston on Sept. 6, 2026.
•Toluca manager Antonio Mohamed has now won six trophies with the club.
•Toluca, Monterrey, and León all qualified for the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup.

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4:18 AMYahoo Sports — Toluca wins Leagues Cup with Vega, Helinho scoring to beat Monterrey

What they're saying

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The Diablos Rojos added another trophy to the club's impressive case with manager Antonio Mohamed shoring up his place in the team's history.
— Yahoo Sports

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