Leagues Cup Quarterfinals Set: León, América, Toluca, and Rayados Advance
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Four Liga MX teams advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 Leagues Cup.
- The quarterfinal matchups pit León against Real Salt Lake, América against Columbus Crew, Austin FC against Toluca, and Chicago Fire against Rayados de Monterrey.
- These eight teams are competing for the tournament title in its fourth edition.
Four Mexican Liga MX teams have advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 Leagues Cup, marking a strong showing for the league in the international tournament. León, América, Toluca, and Rayados de Monterrey are the sole survivors from Liga MX, advancing to the final stages of the competition.
The matchups for the quarterfinals have been set, creating intriguing contests between North American and Mexican clubs. León will face Real Salt Lake, while América is scheduled to play against Columbus Crew. Austin FC will compete against Toluca, and the Chicago Fire will take on Rayados de Monterrey. These eight teams will battle for the prestigious Leagues Cup title in its fourth iteration.
The progression of these teams highlights the competitive nature of the Leagues Cup, which brings together clubs from Major League Soccer (MLS) and Mexico's Liga MX. The tournament serves as a significant platform for inter-league rivalry and showcases the talent across both leagues as they vie for continental bragging rights.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.