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Liga MX Title Race: Three Clubs Vie for Top Spot
15 Nov
Summary
- Three clubs, Cruz Azul, América, and Chivas, can finish first in Liga MX.
- The final round of the regular season concludes on Sunday, November 22, 2026.
- Crucial matches include América at Tigres and Chivas hosting Cruz Azul.
Mexico's premier football league, Liga MX, is set for a thrilling conclusion to its regular season on Sunday, November 22, 2026. Three clubs, Cruz Azul, América, and Chivas, are in a tight race for first place as the final round of 17 matches commences on Friday, November 20, after a break for international games.
Cruz Azul currently leads with 32 points, closely followed by América and Chivas, both with 30 points. The fate of the top spot hinges on the results of the final games. Cruz Azul can secure first place with a victory against Chivas. However, if América wins their Saturday match against Tigres, they could equalize with Cruz Azul on points, with goal difference then becoming the deciding factor.
Chivas must defeat Cruz Azul to reach 33 points and could finish first if América fails to win. The league has confirmed kickoff times for key matches in US Eastern Time. Fans in the United States can watch América's late Saturday game and the Sunday Chivas versus Cruz Azul match, which is set for 6:07 p.m. ET.
