Club América and CF Monterrey are set to clash in the semifinals of the Leagues Cup 2026, marking a significant milestone as all four semifinalists hail from Liga MX. This historic matchup underscores the dominance of Mexican clubs in the tournament, eliminating all Major League Soccer (MLS) teams in the quarterfinals.
The semifinal encounter between América and Monterrey is scheduled for Wednesday, September 2, at 8:30 PM local time at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. The winner will advance to the final on Sunday, September 6, while the loser will compete in the third-place match the same day. Both matches will be available for viewing on Apple TV.
América secured their semifinal spot by defeating Columbus Crew 2-0 in the quarterfinals, with goals from Raphael Veiga and Brian Rodríguez. Monterrey advanced by overcoming Chicago Fire FC 2-1, with Victor Guzmán and Orbelín Pineda contributing to the scoreline.
This all-Mexican semifinal lineup is unprecedented in the modern era of the Leagues Cup, highlighting the competitive edge of Liga MX teams. Beyond the pursuit of the tournament title, the semifinalists are also vying for one of three berths in the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup, awarded to the champion, runner-up, and third-place finisher of the Leagues Cup.
Fans can anticipate a thrilling match between two of Mexico's football powerhouses as they battle for a spot in the final and a chance to claim the Leagues Cup 2026 title.