Toluca FC wins the 2026 Leagues Cup final against Monterrey
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 5:43 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Toluca FC claimed the 2026 Leagues Cup title following a 2-0 victory over Monterrey at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston on September 6. Alexis Vega opened the scoring in the fourth minute, capitalizing on a rebound from a Federico Viñas shot. Despite sustained pressure and high-intensity play from Monterrey, the club failed to convert multiple opportunities, including a significant chance involving Hugo Cuypers that was blocked by Everardo Lopez. Toluca secured the win with a second goal in the second half when Helinho converted a chance created by a counter-attack sparked by Franco Romero. The match marked the first all-Liga MX final in the history of the competition. The victory grants head coach Antonio Mohamed his sixth title with the organization.
- •Toluca FC defeated Monterrey 2-0 to secure the Leagues Cup trophy.
- •Alexis Vega scored the opening goal in the fourth minute.
- •Helinho added the second goal for Toluca following a counter-attack.
- •The match took place at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston on September 6.
- •This was the first time two Liga MX teams met in the final of the competition.
- 5:43 AMYahoo Sports — Toluca FC crowned champions of the 2026 Leagues Cup
"After defeating the Rayados 2-0, the Diablos Rojos have cemented their place as a ‘grande’ in Liga MX.
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