Liga MX not only defines its champions in the Liguilla of the Clausura 2026, in parallel, a silent but equally intense race takes place, the award for the best team of the soccer year, which grants one million dollars to the club with the most points accumulated in the two tournaments in an annual table.
After 15 rounds of the Clausura 2026, the fight is completely closed and only three teams are still alive: Toluca, Cruz Azul and Chivas. For fans in the United States, this incentive adds an extra ingredient to the final stretch of the tournament, as each match can mean not only points… but money.
A million-dollar battle at the top
The Liga MX competition system allows for two champions per season.
But it also recognizes regularity with a significant financial award.
The team with the most points in the 34 games of the soccer year wins US$1 million.
Toluca and Cruz Azul currently share the lead with 64 points.
Although the Red Devils have the advantage on goal difference (+35 vs. +22).
Chivas is close behind with 63 units and a +23 difference.
This is how the annual table stands after Round 15
1. Toluca – 64 points
2. Cruz Azul – 64 points
3. Chivas – 63 points
4. Tigres – 57 points
5. América – 56 points
6. Pachuca – 53 points
7. Pumas – 51 points
8. Rayados – 46 points
9. Tijuana – 43 points
10. Juárez – 39 points
Tigres and América are still at the top, but they no longer have a mathematical chance of reaching first place in this annual Liga MX table.
Key schedule: everything is defined in two days
The outcome will be immediate.
There are only two games left for each team and any slip-up can change everything:
Toluca: visit Mazatlán (J16) and host León (J17)
Cruz Azul: visit Querétaro (J16) and host Necaxa (J17)
Chivas: visit Necaxa (J16) and host Tijuana (J17)
Every point will be decisive in this race that combines sporting performance with significant financial reward.
The race is completely tight
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More than money: momentum towards the 2026 World Cup
In addition to the prize, this season finale has an extra value:
Many players are looking to consolidate their position ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
The performance in these matches could influence future call-ups to the Mexican National Team.
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