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Leagues Cup Expands: North America Tournament Kicks Off 2026

2/12/2026

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Leagues Cup officials will host some matches in Mexico as the tournament expands across North America, starting August 4, 2026.
The field will include 18 Mexican teams and 18 Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs, with three matches to reach knockout rounds and four from each league advancing to a single-elimination bracket.
The final is set for September 6, and top finishers earn spots in the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup.

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Leagues Cup officials will host some matches in Mexico as the tournament expands across North America, starting August 4, 2026.
The field will include 18 Mexican teams and 18 Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs, with three matches to reach knockout rounds and four from each league advancing to a single-elimination bracket.
The final is set for September 6, and top finishers earn spots in the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup.