Cruz Azul continues to reap recognition after winning the 2026 Clausura Tournament. The Mexican Soccer Federation(FMF) distinguished La Máquina as the best team of the 2025-2026 season, a recognition that came with an economic incentive of one million dollars for having accumulated the most points during the entire soccer cycle.
The award confirms the consistency shown by the Celeste team over the last few tournaments and reinforces the positive momentum of one of the most important institutions in Mexican soccer.
An award that recognizes regularity
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Unlike the championships that are defined in the playoffs, this award takes into account the accumulated performance throughout the season.
The FMF granted the award to Cruz Azul after it finished as the team with the most points between the tournaments corresponding to the 2025-2026 cycle.
In addition to the financial incentive, the club will have the right to wear the champion’s patch during the 2026 Apertura.
A distinction reserved for the team that achieved the best annual campaign.
This type of recognition seeks to reward sporting perseverance and not only the results of the elimination phase.
Highlighting teams that maintain a high competitive level over a prolonged period of time (Filed under: Cruz Azul receives FMF millionaire award).
A secured place in international competitions
Another benefit for Cruz Azul, apart from the million-dollar prize, is its participation in future international competitions.
The team has already secured a place in the next edition of the Concacaf Champions Cup.
Tournament that brings together the best clubs in North America, Central America and the Caribbean.
The importance of this competition has grown significantly in recent years because it offers the possibility of competing for a ticket to the Club World Cup.
One of the most important scenarios for any institution in the continent.
The best team of the 2025-2026 season
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Joel Huiqui already working on the future
After winning the championship and receiving the annual recognition, the sky-blue board of directors has already begun planning for the following season.
Head coach Joel Huiqui stated that the objective will be to maintain a competitive squad.
In addition to preserving the team base that made it possible to achieve the results obtained during the last soccer year.
He explained that the management will hold meetings to define the planning for the 2026 Apertura.
In addition to analyzing the situation of several players who could receive offers from other clubs (Filed as: Cruz Azul receives million-dollar FMF prize).
The Machine aims at new challenges
Cruz Azul will return to training in mid-June at the La Noria facilities with its sights set on maintaining its prominence in the Liga MX.
After winning the Clausura 2026, being recognized as the best team of the season and receiving a million-dollar prize, Cruz Azul begins a new phase with the challenge of defending its status as one of the most solid teams in Mexican soccer.
Expectations among fans are high.
Finally, the light blue institution will seek to turn this successful soccer year into the beginning of a period of dominance at both national and international level.
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