The Concachampions 2026 has already taken shape after the draw made by Concacaf this Tuesday, in which both the first phase matches and the keys to the final rounds were defined. The tournament will once again bring together the most competitive clubs from North America, Central America and the Caribbean, including six representatives from Liga MX and eight from MLS, reflecting the growth of soccer in both leagues in recent years.
For this edition, CONCACAF confirmed that five clubs will advance directly to the Round of 16 thanks to their performance as league champions or regional champions: Toluca, Inter Miami, Seattle Sounders, Alajuelense and Mount Pleasant. Their automatic qualification allows them to avoid the Round of 16, where most of the early activity will be concentrated.
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The first phase of the Concachampions will consist of 11 round-robin series.
Among the duels are clashes between traditional Mexican clubs and new players from the United States and Canada.
A competitive tournament is anticipated from the start.
The confrontations are as follows:
Pumas vs. San Diego FCLA Galaxy vs. Sporting San MiguelitoCruz Azul vs. Vancouver FC
Monterrey vs. Xelajú
LAFC vs. Real España
Nashville SC vs. Atlético Ottawa
America vs. OlimpiaPhiladelphia Union vs. Defence Force
Tigres vs. Forge FC
FC Cincinnati vs. O&M FC
Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Club Sport Cartaginés
Although there will only be one direct clash between MLS and Liga MX in this first phase – Pumas vs. San Diego FC – the draw left open several routes for the two leagues to face each other on a recurring basis as the rounds progress.
Keys that promise high-impact crossings
Five clubs advance directly to the Rounf of 16
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One of the most eye-catching paths to the 2026 Concachampions is the key between América and Inter Miami.
Two of the continent’s most media-rich clubs.
If both overcome their Round of 16 and Round of 16 matches, they would meet in the Quarterfinals:
A duel that could break audience records for the tournament.
The presence of six Mexican teams confirms the strength of Liga MX in the region.
Meanwhile, the eight MLS clubs earned their place thanks to solid results in the Leagues Cup, where they managed to take the top three spots.
This contrast promises a highly competitive edition, with reinforced squads and a growing rivalry between the two leagues.
With matches already decided and clear routes to the final stages, the 2026 Concachampions is shaping up to be one of the most exciting editions in recent years.
With a mix of tradition, new projects and consolidated stars.
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