Toluca seeks its 22nd title in the 2026 Campeón de Campeones against Cruz Azul in the Dignity Health Sports Park of Carson, California. The Red Devils are 3 points behind the leaders and seek their first title in 6 years.
What happened in the past?
Toluca and Cruz Azul have played six series of direct elimination in short tournaments since the Apertura 2005. In the Guard1anes 2021, Cruz Azul eliminated Toluca in the quarterfinals with a global score of 3-1. In the previous elimination, during the Apertura 2020, Toluca left out Cruz Azul with a global score of 3-2.
Why it matters for Toluca?
The rivalry between Toluca and Cruz Azul has been built from these confrontations, all in defining phases, that have marked the course of each institution in the last two decades. In each of these duels, the parity stands out, with closed scores and tight finals.
What comes next?
The match between Toluca and Cruz Azul for the 2026 Campeón de Campeones will be played in the city of Carson, California, where the Mexican community usually fills the stands in matches of Liga MX teams. The Dignity Health Sports Park will host the match at 18:30 hours in the center of Mexico, 17:30 hours local time. The stadium authorities report a full house for the day.
Currently, Toluca is in sixth place in the Liga MX with 3 points, 1 win, 0 draws, and 1 loss in 2 games. In terms of goals, Toluca has scored 3 and received 2, with a difference of +1. The next date is August 6, when they will face Seattle Sounders at home.
Toluca seeks its 22nd title in the 2026 Campeón de Campeones and is 3 points behind the leaders. The match will be a great challenge for the Red Devils, but also an opportunity to demonstrate their value and achieve their first title in 6 years.
