Liga MX vs. MLS showdown: All four quarterfinal matches feature a Liga MX team against an MLS team.
Familiar foes: Some teams have recent history in Leagues Cup or Campeones Cup.
Key matches to watch: Nashville SC vs. América, LAFC vs. Cruz Azul, Tigres vs. Seattle Sounders, and Toluca vs. LA Galaxy.
The return leg between Nashville and America will be played in the renovated Estadio Banorte, providing an extra home-field advantage for the Mexican side.
Cruz Azul has been performing strongly in the Liga MX, positioning them as strong title contenders.
LAFC, despite a strong MLS start, showed vulnerability in the previous CONCACAF round. Cruz Azul, a top Liga MX team, is favored to advance. Their last encounter was a unique, delayed match due to COVID-19, with LAFC winning. Prediction: Cruz Azul advances.
Nashville eliminated Inter Miami in the previous round and will face América, who are focusing on CONCACAF after struggling in Liga MX. These teams have met twice in Leagues Cup, with both matches going to penalties which Nashville won. The return leg in the renovated Estadio Banorte may give América an edge. Prediction: América advances, potentially on penalties or away goals.
Tigres have struggled against Seattle, with their last win dating back to 2013. Seattle dominated Vancouver Whitecaps in the previous round. Prediction: Seattle Sounders advances.
Toluca defeated LA Galaxy in the 2025 Campeones Cup. Toluca is looking for an unprecedented third consecutive championship, while LA Galaxy is struggling early in the season. Prediction: Toluca advances.
Q: When are the first-leg matches?
April 7th and 8th, 2026.
Q: Where can I watch Nashville vs. América?
In the US: TUDN, ViX+, Fubo Sports, and Fox Sports. In Mexico: Fox One.
Keep an eye on the Nashville vs. América match, a rematch of the Leagues Cup where Nashville prevailed in penalties.
Cruz Azul and Toluca are strong contenders from Liga MX.
Seattle Sounders are a team to watch from MLS.
The home-field advantage in the second leg could be crucial for some teams.
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