Toluca, Tigres UANL, Nashville SC, and Los Angeles FC have advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup following the quarterfinal round held in mid-April. Nashville edged out América with a 1-0 victory, while Toluca dominated LA Galaxy 3-0. Tigres moved forward on away goals after a 3-1 loss to Seattle Sounders, overcoming a 3-3 aggregate score (El Financiero, Lopez Doriga Digital).
Liga MX saw a disappointing exit with América and Cruz Azul both eliminated in the quarterfinals, highlighting a strong showing by MLS sides. Los Angeles FC defeated Cruz Azul 4-1 on aggregate as part of their progression to the semifinals. América's defeat to Nashville also secured the end of their campaign in this tournament (Lopez Doriga Digital, La Jornada).
Toluca's quarterfinal success was notably driven by key contributions from Jesús Gallardo and Paulinho, who bolstered their attack against LA Galaxy. Meanwhile, Tigres' semi-final advancement came despite their loss on match day, relying on the aggregate score to move ahead. The semifinal structure features two-legged ties, with Toluca set to face LAFC and Tigres matched up against Nashville SC (El Financiero, Lopez Doriga Digital).
The semifinal fixtures are scheduled for late April through early May, with the final set for May 30. Home advantage in these matches will be determined by each team’s ranking in the tournament standings. The upcoming contests are expected to provide critical insights into which club will capture the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup title (El Financiero).
Fans and analysts will be closely watching how MLS clubs Nashville and LAFC perform against the Liga MX powerhouses Toluca and Tigres. This edition of the competition could further underscore shifts in regional soccer dominance as the teams prepare for the decisive matches leading to the final.
Cruz Azul
André Jardine
Seattle Sounders
América
Nashville SC
Toluca
Tigres UANL
CONCACAF
LAFC
Pachuca
