Club de Fútbol Monterrey, known as Rayados, will face Toluca in the 2026 Leagues Cup final this Sunday, September 6. The news, first reported by en.as.com, comes as Guillermo Almada's side sits ninth in Liga MX with 9 points from six matches. Monterrey booked their place after defeating América on penalties in a semifinal clash held in Los Angeles. en.as.com first reported the story.
Toluca, the other finalist, overcame León in the other semifinal. This ensures the champion of the 2026 edition of this binational tournament will come from Mexico's top flight. The trophy will be decided on United States soil, though the specific venue and kickoff time have yet to be officially confirmed.
Where will the Leagues Cup final be played?
The tournament organizers have seven stadiums under consideration to host the decisive match. The list of potential venues includes BMO Stadium and Dignity Health Sports Park in the Los Angeles area of California. Also on the list are Soldier Field and SeatGeek Stadium in Illinois, near Chicago. Other options are PayPal Park in San José, Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, Q2 Stadium in Austin, and Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey.
The official Leagues Cup social media account confirmed the matchup with a post: "¡THE FINAL IS SET! 🏆," said Leagues Cup (@LeaguesCup). The final venue designation is expected in the coming hours. This continental context arrives during a patchy run of domestic form for Rayados, who have lost their last two league games, including a 1-3 defeat to Atlético San Luis on August 31.
What is at stake for Club de Fútbol Monterrey?
Beyond the trophy, the final offers direct entry into the round of 16 of the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup. The runner-up and the third-place playoff winner will begin that continental competition from the first round. For Almada and his squad, lifting the cup would be a significant morale boost.
The team has scored 13 goals and conceded 10 in the current Liga MX season, giving them a +3 goal difference. However, they trail the leaders, Club America, by seven points. Fans can track the team's progress on our stats page and the standings table.
How is Monterrey shaping up for the decisive final?
Preparation for the biggest match of the year so far is less than ideal. The team has a league fixture against sixth-placed Club Queretaro on September 5, just one day before the final. This tight schedule will test the squad's depth. Their recent form of three wins and two losses in the last five games shows an inconsistency they must address.
The semifinal victory over América demonstrated resilience, especially in the penalty shootout. All available lineup information can be found in our squad section.
The 2026 Leagues Cup final will be played on Sunday, September 6. The immediate focus for Club de Fútbol Monterrey, however, is first on the trip to face Queretaro this Friday.
