Leagues Cup: Results and standings from the tournament pitting MLS and Liga MX teams

The Leagues Cup 2026 kicked off with its first round of matches, pitting teams from Major League Soccer (MLS) against Mexico's Liga MX. The opening fixtures saw several hard-fought contests, with many decided by penalty shootouts.

Mexican clubs demonstrated strong performances. Cruz Azul, León, and Juárez all emerged victorious against their American counterparts. Notably, Toluca delivered a commanding 3-0 win over Seattle Sounders. On the MLS side, Charlotte FC, Columbus Crew, and Portland Timbers also secured convincing wins against Mexican opposition. The tournament also featured Panamanian players, with José Luis Rodríguez playing for Juárez and Carlos Harvey for Minnesota United.

Standings after the first matchday show a tight competition in both groups. In the Liga MX group, Toluca leads with a +3 goal difference, followed by América (+2), Juárez, Cruz Azul, León, and Atlante, all with +1. Tigres and Guadalajara also earned points, while Monterrey, San Luis, Pachuca, Atlas, Querétaro, Tijuana, Santos, Necaxa, Puebla, and Pumas are at the bottom without points.

The MLS group also features close standings, with Portland Timbers at the top with 3 points and a +3 goal difference, alongside Charlotte FC (+3). Inter Miami (+2), Columbus Crew, and FC Cincinnati (+2) are also in strong positions, as are Chicago Fire, New York City FC, and Austin FC.