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The gist
Club Leon and Club America meet on September 6, 2026, in the Leagues Cup third-place match.
A Leon win would secure a 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup spot; America already qualified.
Background
Both Mexican clubs reached the semifinals of the 2026 Leagues Cup in a last-four stage made up entirely of Liga MX teams, but neither advanced to the final. Leon lost 2-0 to Toluca, while America were eliminated by Monterrey after a 2-2 draw and a 5-4 penalty shootout. The two now meet at Shell Energy Stadium with third place on the line.
How it unfolded
- Sep 6, 2026Leon lost 2-0 to Toluca in the Leagues Cup semifinals.
- Sep 6, 2026America were eliminated by Monterrey after a 2-2 draw and a 5-4 penalty shootout.
- Sep 6, 2026Leon and America meet at Shell Energy Stadium in the Leagues Cup third-place match.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Bolavip reports that a Leon victory would secure a place in the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup, according to Concacaf.
- Analysts
- Bolavip notes America have already qualified for the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup through their position in the 2026 Liga MX.