The Clausura 2026 ended with a dramatic final full of emotion, Cruz Azul defeated Pumas UNAM and won its tenth Liga MX championship, once again consolidating its place among the historic teams of Mexican soccer. The final goal came in the final minutes, after a series largely dominated by La Máquina.
With this new star, the Celeste team reached 10 professional league titles and remains the fourth most winningest club in Liga MX championships, behind only América, Chivas and Toluca. However, where Cruz Azul made a significant leap forward was in the total number of official trophies, as it now surpasses Chivas and is the second most winning club in Mexican soccer, considering both national and international titles.
The list of clubs with the most official titles in Mexico is as follows
Club América – 42 titles
2. Cruz Azul – 27 titles
3. Chivas – 26 titles
4. Toluca – 22 titles
5. Leon – 20 titles
6. Tigres – 16 titles
7. Pachuca – 16 titles
8. Pumas – 14 titles
9. Monterrey – 14 titles
10. Necaxa – 12 titles
11. Atlas – 12 titles
12. Puebla – 10 titles
13. Santos Laguna – 8 titles
14. Atlante – 8 titles
15. Zacatepec – 5 titles
16. Veracruz – 4 titles
17. Tampico – 3 titles
18. Morelia – 3 titles
19. Leones Negros – 3 titles
20. Tecos – 2 titles
21. Querétaro – 2 titles
22. Dorados – 1 title
23. Xolos – 1 title
The count does not include América’s amateur championships (Filed as: Liga MX 2026: winningest clubs).
América continues to dominate Mexican soccer
Despite Cruz Azul’s growth, Club América continues to be the most successful team in the country.
The Eagles maintain a considerable lead over the rest of the clubs.
They practically double the number of trophies won by Chivas, one of their historical rivals.
For many Hispanic fans living in the United States who follow Liga MX every weekend, this rivalry continues to be one of the most important topics in Mexican soccer.
Especially due to the enormous presence of América, Chivas and Cruz Azul fans in cities such as Los Angeles, Houston, Dallas, Chicago and Phoenix (Filed under: Liga MX 2026: winningest clubs).
Cruz Azul won 10 league titles
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Cruz Azul returns to the elite of Mexican soccer
The Clausura 2026 title also represents Cruz Azul’s definitive return to the limelight.
After several years of irregularity, the Cementero team once again demonstrated its power in the playoffs.
And confirmed that it is currently one of the most solid clubs in Mexico.
In addition, this championship opens the door to future international competitions organized by Concacaf and FIFA.
Where he could continue to add to his list of achievements in the coming months.
Meanwhile, América continues to be the great historical reference in Mexican soccer.
Although Cruz Azul has already come dangerously close in the fight to become the second winningest club of all time (Filed under: Liga MX 2026: winningest clubs).
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