Liga MX Kicks Off: Queretaro vs. America Showdown

The 2026-27 Liga MX season commences with Queretaro facing Club America at Estadio Corregidora. Both sides are eager to improve upon their previous league phase performances. Queretaro finished 11th last term, missing the final phase, while Club America secured eighth place before a quarter-final playoff defeat.

Esteban Gonzalez is in his first full campaign as Queretaro's manager, having taken over mid-season and overseen an improvement in form. The club has made several signings, including Enzo Gimenez and Paulo Victor, but will need more reinforcements, especially in attack, as they scored only 17 goals in 17 regular-season matches last season.

Club America begins a new era under manager Guillermo Almada, who replaces Andre Jardine. The Eagles, historically the most successful club in Mexican football, are aiming to bounce back from consecutive underwhelming seasons. Their primary focus will be enhancing their attacking prowess, having scored only 20 goals during the regular season, the second-lowest among the top eight teams.

With the summer transfer window still open, neither team is expected to field their strongest XI. Queretaro's Omar Mendoza is sidelined with injury, while Club America faces absences including goalkeeper Luis Malagon due to an Achilles tendon rupture and other key players like Christian Borja and Sebastian Caceres. A 2-2 draw is predicted, with both teams sharing points in what is expected to be an entertaining, high-scoring contest.