"The 2026 edition of Leagues Cup will see Liga MX teams host phase one matches in Mexico for the first time since the intraleague tournament debuted the modern format three years ago. Phase one of the competition kicks off on Aug. 4, seeing 54 games between the 18 participating Major League Soccer clubs and all Liga MX teams."
"Four phase one matches will be played in Mexico: highest ranked Club Toluca hosts two matches, while Tigres UANL and Club America host one match each. Toluca welcomes the Seattle Sounders and FC Dallas at the Estadio Nemesio Diez for Phase One games, as Club America hosts San Diego FC at the Estadio Banorte and Tigres UANL faces the Vancouver Whitecaps at Estadio Universitario."
"The upcoming edition of Leagues Cup will maintain the no draws format, meaning any game that concludes regulation time with a tie will go directly to penalties. Teams that qualify to the knockout stage will then be paired with counterparts of the opposing league based on each performance from the first round."
The 2026 Leagues Cup will introduce phase one matches hosted in Mexico, marking the first time Liga MX teams serve as hosts since the tournament's modern format began three years ago. The competition begins August 4 with 54 matches involving all 18 MLS clubs and Liga MX teams. Four phase one matches will be played in Mexico: Club Toluca hosts Seattle Sounders and FC Dallas, Club America hosts San Diego FC, and Tigres UANL faces Vancouver Whitecaps. The format remains unchanged from 2025, with clubs competing in three matches to qualify for knockout rounds. Teams will be paired based on performance, and the tournament maintains its no-draws format, sending tied games directly to penalties.
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