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Tournament Structure

Qualification Criteria Quarterfinals Group Stage Qualification Scenarios Elimination Rounds Quarter Finals Quarterfinals Qualification Knockout Stage Semifinals Competition Format Qualification Rounds Eliminations of Liga MX Teams Commercial Metrics Qualification Controversies MLS and Liga MX Points System Match Hosting Advancement Criteria Standings Knockout Phase Group Stage Matches Match Schedule Knockout Rounds Concacaf Match Significance MLS and Liga MX Clubs Match Regulations Match Analysis Final Match

Leagues Cup 2026 Sets First Mexico-Hosted Games, Phase One Dates

The event keeps the 36-team MLS–Liga MX format with no draws, with three Concacaf berths at stake.

Penalty Shootouts Elevate Mexican Teams as Chivas Must Win to Stay in Leagues Cup