Leagues Cup 2026: Toluca vs Seattle Sounders - LIVE - Matchday 1

The Estadio Nemesio Diez will host a historic match tonight as Toluca faces the Seattle Sounders in the Leagues Cup. This game marks the first time the tournament, which pits Liga MX and Major League Soccer teams against each other, will be played in Mexico.

Toluca, nicknamed 'Los Diablos Rojos,' are among the four Liga MX teams scheduled to host games in the 2026 edition. Coach Antonio Mohamed emphasized the importance of securing three points at home, especially against a Seattle team struggling with six consecutive losses in their domestic season. The Rave Green are looking for a morale boost, having not won in nearly three months.

Despite a recent 3-1 victory over Necaxa, Toluca themselves have had mixed results, with two prior losses, including a defeat in the Liga MX Campeón de Campeones final. The club is aiming to improve on their 2025 quarterfinal exit and has shown strong form in the league, securing first place in Liga MX. However, they were eliminated in the knockout stage last year after a penalty shootout loss to Orlando City.

The match is scheduled for 8:00 PM local time and will be broadcast on Apple TV and Imagen Televisión.

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We must take advantage of playing at home and secure the three points against our MLS rivals.