Toluca will play its last game in the qualifying phase of the Leagues Cup 2026 on Wednesday in search of its ticket to the Quarterfinals. With only four teams from Liga MX and four from the MLS passing to the next round, the Red Devils were waiting for a series of results to be in the next round. Now, with FC Dallas visiting, the team led by Antonio Mohamed is forced to get the three points to advance.
How has Toluca done in the Leagues Cup 2026?
After two games, Toluca has a balance of one win and one loss. In its first match, the Red Devils thrashed Seattle Sounders 3-0, although the thrashing could have been more scandalous due to the 40+ shots they took, with 19 of them on target. It is worth noting that the match was played at the Estadio Nemesio Diez. However, three days later they had to go play against LAFC in Los Angeles. With the travel and the little time for recovery, the team led by Antonio Mohamed fell 1-0 with a goal from Eddie Segura in the 92nd minute. As a result, the Scarletts dropped out of the top four places that give the pass to the Quarterfinals.
What does Toluca need to advance to the Quarterfinals of the Leagues Cup 2026?
Before starting this last round of the qualifying phase, Toluca needed two results to depend on themselves. The first was that América, Cruz Azul, León or Juárez lost their match, as they were among the top four places. Of these, Bravos fell 3-0 against Real Salt Lake, leaving them with six points after playing their three games. The second result that the Red Devils needed was that Tigres did not win in 90 minutes. If the Regiomontane had taken the victory in regular time, they would have reached seven points, which would have made it difficult for the Scarletts to pass.
Toluca will play at home again: how have the Liga MX teams done at home?
For this edition of the Leagues Cup, for the first time in history, matches were played in Mexico. América, Tigres and the same Toluca had already received a match of this tournament. Of these, both Eagles and Devils won against San Diego FC and Seattle Sounders, respectively. The only Mexican team that did not win at home during the 90 minutes were the Felins, although they did win in the penalty shootout.
Currently, Toluca is in third place in the Liga MX with 6 points, 2 wins and 1 loss in 3 games. It is one point behind the leaders of the table, Club América. In its last game, Toluca defeated Necaxa 3-1. In its next game, it will face Atlante FC in a Liga MX game.
What does Toluca need to qualify for the Quarterfinals of the Leagues Cup 2026?
If the team led by the ‘Turco’ wins against FC Dallas in 90 minutes and by any advantage, they would be qualified for the next round, as they would reach the six points that Juárez left in the fourth position. And by goal difference, they would surpass Bravos; in case of a draw or loss, they would be eliminated.
