Toluca and Monterrey will meet in the 2026 Leagues Cup Final on Sunday, September 6, in what will be the first final in the tournament’s modern era to feature two Mexican clubs. The showdown will take place at Houston’s Shell Energy Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 9:15 p.m. ET (6:15 p.m. PT / 6:45 a.m. IST on Monday).
Both Liga MX sides ended MLS’s dominance of the competition to book their places in the final. Toluca, the reigning Concacaf Champions Cup winners, reached the title clash with a convincing 2-0 win over Club León, with Federico Pereira and Federico Viñas finding the net. Monterrey, meanwhile, edged past Club América after a dramatic semifinal that finished 2-2 in regulation before the Rayados prevailed 5-4 in the shootout. Hugo Cuypers has also remained among the tournament’s leading scorers, with three goals in five appearances.
Toluca vs Monterrey H2H Record: Previous Meetings and Results
Toluca and Monterrey have produced an evenly matched rivalry over the years, with Toluca holding a narrow advantage in their 56 meetings since 2004. Toluca have won 19 games compared with Monterrey’s 18, while the remaining 19 encounters ended in draws. Toluca have also scored more goals in the rivalry, finding the net 78 times compared with Monterrey’s 69, averaging 1.4 goals per match against Monterrey’s 1.2.
Toluca have had the upper hand in the rivalry recently, winning four of their last six meetings. They claimed a 1-0 victory over Monterrey in January 2026, following a 3-2 win in the December 2025 Liguilla after Monterrey had taken the first leg 1-0. Toluca also defeated Monterrey 2-1 in September 2025 and secured a dominant 4-0 victory in May, while Monterrey’s other recent win came in a 3-2 result in the first leg of that May Liguilla tie.
Toluca vs Monterrey Prediction and Betting Odds: Who Has the Edge?
Toluca head into the 2026 Leagues Cup Final as the slight favorites against Monterrey, with their recent form and head-to-head record giving them the edge. The Diablos Rojos have been impressive throughout the tournament, including a 2-0 semifinal win over Club León and a 4-0 victory against FC Juárez. They have also won five of their last eight meetings with Monterrey, including a 1-0 away victory earlier in 2026. Their defensive consistency, combined with Federico Viñas’ attacking threat, makes Toluca the more reliable pick in a final being played on neutral ground in Houston.
Monterrey, however, have enough attacking quality to make the contest difficult to call. The Rayados scored 12 goals across their last five tournament matches and showed their resilience by eliminating Club América on penalties after a 2-2 semifinal draw. Diego Rossi and Lucas Ocampos provide plenty of firepower, but Toluca’s stronger defensive record and recent dominance in the matchup could prove decisive. With both sides capable of finding the net, we expect a closely fought final that eventually goes Toluca’s way, with a 2-1 victory for Toluca our predicted scoreline.
Where to Watch Toluca vs Monterrey Live in India, USA, UK and Worldwide
| Region | Kickoff Time | Live Streaming | TV / Linear Broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide | Varies by region | Apple TV | — |
| India | Monday, Sept. 7, 6:45 AM IST | Apple TV India | — |
| USA | Sunday, Sept. 6, 9:15 PM ET / 6:15 PM PT | Apple TV | FS1 (English), Univision & UniMás (Spanish) |
| UK | Monday, Sept. 7, 2:15 AM BST | Apple TV UK | — |
| Mexico | Sunday, Sept. 6, 7:15 PM CST | Apple TV Mexico | Televisa & TV Azteca |
| Canada | Sunday, Sept. 6, 9:15 PM ET | Apple TV Canada | TSN (English) & RDS (French) |
Alternative Streaming Options in the USA
| Streaming Service | Available Channels |
|---|---|
| FuboTV | FS1, Univision |
| YouTube TV | Fox Sports channels |
| DirecTV Stream | Fox Sports channels |
Note: The Leagues Cup Final is available globally through Apple TV, while viewers in the USA can also access the linear broadcasts through participating TV providers and streaming services.
Toluca vs Monterrey Squads
Deportivo Toluca FC
Hugo González, Luis Manuel García, Ronaldo Beltrán, David Shrem, Federico Pereira, Bruno Méndez, Luan Garcia, Antonio Briseño, Jesús Gallardo, Brian García, Santiago Simón, Diego Barbosa, Everardo López, Luis Navarrete, Marcel Ruiz, Érick Gutiérrez, Nicolás Castro, Víctor Guzmán, Franco Romero, Fernando Arce, Jesús Ricardo Angulo, Jorge Díaz, Alexis Vega, Helinho, Paulinho, Federico Viñas, Pável Pérez, Oswaldo Virgen, Iván López
CF Monterrey
Esteban Andrada, Luis Cárdenas, Cesar Ramos, Santiago Lomelin, Gerardo Arteaga, Víctor Guzmán, Daniel Aceves, Erick Aguirre, Stefan Medina, Ricardo Chávez, Carlos Salcedo, Cesar Bustos, Sergio Canales, Óliver Torres, Fidel Ambriz, Iker Fimbres, Cesar Garza, Jorge Rodriguez, Sebastian Rodriguez, Lucas Ocampos, Diego Rossi, Orbelín Pineda, Jesus Corona, Hugo Cuypers
