The Concacaf Champions Cup 2026, Concachampions, has already defined the 16 teams that will compete in the Round of 16, after concluding the First Round with several thrilling goals and vibrant matches between MLS and Liga MX clubs.
One of the most resounding scores was that of Philadelphia Union, which eliminated Defence Force of Trinidad and Tobago with a 12-0 aggregate score, thus sealing the full picture of the next phase. Of the 16 qualifiers, nine clubs are from MLS (including Vancouver Whitecaps of Canada), five from Liga MX, one from Jamaica and one from Costa Rica, reflecting the current dominance of the United States and Mexico in the region.
How did the Round of 16 turn out?
The confirmed Concachampions Round of 16 fixtures include high-impact clashes:
Philadelphia Union vs América
Inter Miami vs Nashville SC
Monterrey vs Cruz Azul (only series between Mexicans)
Toluca vs San Diego FC
Tigres vs FC Cincinnati
LAFC vs Alajuelense
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Seattle Sounders
LA Galaxy vs Mount Pleasant
Cruz Azul, reigning champions of the Concachampions, advanced to the Round of 16 after advancing from their preliminary round series.
Meanwhile, Monterrey also qualified and will now play in a 100% Mexican duel.
For their part, Toluca and Seattle Sounders entered the Round of 16 directly after receiving automatic byes based on their performance in previous tournaments.
When will the Round of 16 be played?
According to the official Concacaf calendar, the first leg of the Concachampions Round of 16 is tentatively scheduled for March 10-12.
The second leg matches will be played between March 17 and 19.
Final dates and times will be confirmed days before each game.
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Where to watch the Concachampions in the United States?
For Hispanic fans in the U.S., the Concachampions is usually broadcast on:
FOX Deportes
TUDN USA
Univision / UniMás
Streaming platform ViX
Availability depends on the match and the broadcast contract in force in each market, so it is recommended to check local programming.
The Concachampions Round of 16 marks the beginning of the direct crossings between the strongest teams in the region.
There is also the possibility that, if América and Inter Miami advance, there could be a clash between the Mexican club and Lionel Messi’s team in the quarterfinals, which would generate enormous expectation in the United States.
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