Live 2026 Leagues Cup standings for both the MLS and Liga MX tables. All 18 MLS clubs and all 18 Liga MX clubs play a Phase One league stage (August 4 to 12), and the top four in each table advance to the knockout rounds. Phase One begins August 4, 2026; the tables below list the full 36-club field and update automatically once matches kick off. The top four in each table are highlighted as advancing.
2026 Leagues Cup Standings: Quick Facts
Last updated: August 18, 2026
- Format: two league tables, MLS and Liga MX (18 clubs each)
- Phase One: August 4 to 12, 2026 (each team plays 3)
- Advance: top 4 from each table (8 to the knockouts)
- Quarterfinals: August 25 to 27, 2026
- Final: September 6, 2026
- Tiebreakers: goal difference, then goals scored
MLS Table (2026 Leagues Cup)
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago Fire FC | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | +5 | 9 |
| 2 | Austin FC | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 8 |
| 3 | Columbus Crew | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 8 |
| 4 | Real Salt Lake | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | +7 | 7 |
| 5 | LAFC | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 7 |
| 6 | Charlotte FC | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 6 |
| 7 | Portland Timbers | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 6 | +3 | 6 |
| 8 | FC Cincinnati | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 6 |
| 9 | FC Dallas | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 6 |
| 10 | San Diego FC | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| 11 | Orlando City SC | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 12 | Minnesota United FC | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 4 |
| 13 | Nashville SC | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 3 |
| 14 | Inter Miami CF | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| 15 | New York City FC | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 16 | Seattle Sounders FC | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 3 |
| 17 | Philadelphia Union | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 3 |
| 18 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 1 |
Green rows show the top four advancing to the knockout rounds. P played, W won, D drawn, L lost, GF goals for, GA goals against, GD goal difference, Pts points.
Liga MX Table (2026 Leagues Cup)
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | León | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 9 |
| 2 | América | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 7 |
| 3 | Toluca | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 6 |
| 4 | Monterrey | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 6 |
| 5 | Cruz Azul | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 6 |
| 6 | FC Juarez | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| 7 | Tigres UANL | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 8 | Guadalajara | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 9 | Pachuca | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 3 |
| 10 | Santos | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 3 |
| 11 | Atlas | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 3 |
| 12 | Necaxa | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 3 |
| 13 | Atlante | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 3 |
| 14 | Atlético de San Luis | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 | -5 | 1 |
| 15 | Pumas UNAM | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 1 |
| 16 | Querétaro | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 1 |
| 17 | Tijuana | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 0 |
| 18 | Puebla | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 11 | -7 | 0 |
Top four advance. Tables refresh automatically as Phase One results are confirmed.
How the 2026 Leagues Cup Standings Work
Instead of small groups, the 2026 Leagues Cup keeps one table for the MLS clubs and one for the Liga MX clubs. Every Phase One match pits an MLS side against a Liga MX side, so both tables fill out at the same time across August 4 to 12. Teams earn three points for a win and one for a draw, and the four best records in each league move on. When clubs are level on points, the order is decided by goal difference, then goals scored, then the tournament tiebreakers. After Phase One, the eight qualifiers are seeded into the knockout bracket that ends with the Final on September 6.
2026 Leagues Cup Standings: Frequently Asked Questions
How do the 2026 Leagues Cup standings work?
Standings are kept separately for the MLS clubs and the Liga MX clubs during Phase One. Each of the 36 teams plays three cross-border matches, and the top four clubs in each league table advance to the knockout rounds. Points follow the usual three for a win and one for a draw.
Who qualifies from the Leagues Cup group stage?
The top four clubs in the MLS table and the top four in the Liga MX table, eight teams in total, advance to the quarterfinals. Ties in the table are broken by goal difference, then goals scored, and other league tiebreakers.
Are there groups in the 2026 Leagues Cup?
The 2026 tournament uses two league tables rather than small groups: one for all 18 MLS clubs and one for all 18 Liga MX clubs. Every Phase One match is an MLS club against a Liga MX club, so the two tables update in parallel.
When do the Leagues Cup standings update?
Phase One runs August 4 to 12, 2026, and the tables on this page refresh automatically as results come in. The knockout bracket is set once Phase One finishes, with the quarterfinals on August 25 to 27.
Where can I see the Leagues Cup bracket?
Once the top four from each league are set, the eight qualifiers move into the knockout bracket. Our printable bracket page has the full knockout draw and a downloadable PDF.
More 2026 Leagues Cup Coverage
- 2026 Leagues Cup Schedule: Dates, Format and Key Dates
- 2026 Leagues Cup on TV: How to Watch and Streaming
- 2026 Leagues Cup Bracket: Printable Knockout PDF
- Printable Brackets: Free Tournament Bracket PDFs
Standings data via ESPN. Source: Leagues Cup official site.
