Toluca FC and CF Monterrey prepare for the Leagues Cup final in Houston
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 7:27 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Toluca FC and CF Monterrey are set to compete in the 2026 Leagues Cup final on Sunday at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston. The championship match is scheduled for an 8:15 p.m. kickoff, following a third-place contest between Club León and Club América at 5 p.m. Toluca FC earned its spot in the final by defeating Club León in the semifinals, featuring goals from Federico Pereira and Federico Viñas. Meanwhile, CF Monterrey secured its place after a penalty shootout victory over Club América in Southern California. The tournament format saw 36 teams from Liga MX and MLS compete through group play and a knockout bracket to reach this stage. This event marks the first neutral-site final in the modern era of the competition.
- •The final between Toluca FC and CF Monterrey occurs Sunday at Shell Energy Stadium.
- •The third-place match between Club León and Club América precedes the final at 5 p.m.
- •Toluca FC defeated Club León behind goals from Federico Pereira and Federico Viñas.
- •CF Monterrey advanced to the final round by beating Club América on penalty kicks.
- 7:27 PMYahoo Sports — Houston to host Leagues Cup final between Toluca FC and CF Monterrey
"The 2026 Leagues Cup final between Mexican clubs Toluca FC and C.F. Monterrey will take place Sunday night.
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