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Leagues Cup 2026 Final Matchups Set Following Semifinals

The Leagues Cup 2026 final is set after the semifinal matches between Liga MX and MLS teams concluded.

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The Leagues Cup 2026 final is set after the semifinal matches between Liga MX and MLS teams concluded. [1] Monterrey defeated America in a penalty shootout to become the runner-up of the Leagues Cup after a 2-2 draw in regular time. [2] Monterrey defeated America 5-4 on penalties to advance to the Leagues Cup final against Toluca. [3] Club América and Rayados played a semifinal match that ended in a wild 2-2 draw. [4] The semifinals began on September 3, 2026, featuring four Liga MX teams battling for a spot in the final. [5] Diego Rossi scored for Monterrey in the second half with a goal assisted by Lucas Ocampos. [6] The match ended in a 2-2 draw after regular time, featuring a controversial penalty decision against America involving Orbelín Pineda. [7] The referee awarded a penalty to Monterrey involving Orbelín Pineda, which Lucas Ocampos converted to equalize the score at 2-2. [8] A penalty was awarded to America in the 70th minute after Orbelín Pineda was fouled in the box, and Lucas Ocampos scored to tie the game 2-2. [9] The semifinal match between Monterrey and America ended in a 2-2 draw after 90 minutes at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. [10] Monterrey will face Toluca in the 2026 Leagues Cup Final, having defeated León 2-0 in the other semifinal. [11] The match between Monterrey and America ended in a 2-2 draw after 90 minutes of play. [12]
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  1. The Leagues Cup 2026 final is set after the semifinal matches between Liga MX and MLS teams concluded. · Yahoo! Sports
  2. Monterrey defeated America in a penalty shootout to become the runner-up of the Leagues Cup after a 2-2 draw in regular time. · Record
  3. Monterrey defeated America 5-4 on penalties to advance to the Leagues Cup final against Toluca. · El Informador
  4. Club América and Rayados played a semifinal match that ended in a wild 2-2 draw. · Yahoo! Sports
  5. The semifinals began on September 3, 2026, featuring four Liga MX teams battling for a spot in the final. · Yahoo! Sports
  6. Diego Rossi scored for Monterrey in the second half with a goal assisted by Lucas Ocampos. · Record
  7. The match ended in a 2-2 draw after regular time, featuring a controversial penalty decision against America involving Orbelín Pineda. · Record
  8. The referee awarded a penalty to Monterrey involving Orbelín Pineda, which Lucas Ocampos converted to equalize the score at 2-2. · Record
  9. A penalty was awarded to America in the 70th minute after Orbelín Pineda was fouled in the box, and Lucas Ocampos scored to tie the game 2-2. · El Informador
  10. The semifinal match between Monterrey and America ended in a 2-2 draw after 90 minutes at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. · El Informador
  11. Monterrey will face Toluca in the 2026 Leagues Cup Final, having defeated León 2-0 in the other semifinal. · Diario De México
  12. The match between Monterrey and America ended in a 2-2 draw after 90 minutes of play. · Diario De México
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