Cruz Azul are the Liga MX Clausura 2026 champions. The third seed beat Pumas UNAM 2-1 on aggregate in the two-legged Final, drawing the first leg 0-0 at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes and winning the return 2-1 at Estadio Olimpico Universitario on May 25. It is their first Liga MX title since the Guard1anes 2021 Apertura cycle. Pumas UNAM, who finished the regular phase as Tabla General champions on 36 points and a plus-17 goal difference, end the cycle as runners-up. Use this hub for the final Liga MX standings, the full Clausura 2026 title race recap, the Liguilla path, top scorers, and the full stats hub.
Clausura 2026 champion: Cruz Azul
Cruz Azul finished the regular phase third on 33 points and plus-13 goal difference, and were the only side in the Liguilla bracket to win every knockout tie on the pitch rather than on seeding. They beat Atlas 4-2 on aggregate in the Quarterfinals, Guadalajara 4-3 in the Semifinals with a 2-1 road win at Estadio AKRON, and Pumas UNAM 2-1 in the Final to clinch the trophy. For the full team-by-team market read and the recap, see the Clausura 2026 winner odds page.
Clausura 2026 Liguilla recap
The top eight in the Tabla General qualified directly to the Quarterfinals this cycle because the 2026 FIFA World Cup compressed the calendar and Liga MX dropped the Reclassification round for Clausura 2026 only. All knockout rounds were two-legged, with the lower seed hosting the first leg and the higher seed hosting the return. Aggregate ties were settled in favor of the higher-seeded side on regular-phase position; away goals did not separate.
Quarterfinal results
- 1 Pumas UNAM 6-6 Club America (8), Pumas advance on seed. 3-3 at Estadio Azteca, 3-3 at Estadio Olimpico Universitario.
- 2 Guadalajara 3-3 Tigres UANL (7), Guadalajara advance on seed. Tigres 3-1 in Monterrey, Guadalajara 2-0 at Estadio AKRON.
- 3 Cruz Azul 4-2 Atlas (6). Cruz Azul 3-2 in Guadalajara, Cruz Azul 1-0 at Estadio Azteca.
- 4 Pachuca 3-0 Toluca (5). Pachuca 1-0 at Nemesio Diez, Pachuca 2-0 at Estadio Hidalgo.
Semifinal results
- 1 Pumas UNAM 1-1 Pachuca (4), Pumas advance on seed. Pachuca 1-0 at Estadio Hidalgo, Pumas 1-0 at Estadio Olimpico Universitario.
- 2 Guadalajara 3-4 Cruz Azul (3), Cruz Azul advance. 2-2 at Estadio Azteca, Cruz Azul 2-1 at Estadio AKRON.
Final result
- 1 Pumas UNAM 1-2 Cruz Azul (3) on aggregate, Cruz Azul win Clausura 2026. Leg 1: Cruz Azul 0-0 Pumas UNAM at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes (May 22). Leg 2: Pumas UNAM 1-2 Cruz Azul at Estadio Olimpico Universitario (May 25). Cruz Azul end a four-year wait for a Liga MX title; Pumas’s first Liguilla campaign to the Final since the 2011 Clausura ends in runners-up.
Final Clausura 2026 Tabla General
| # | Club | Pts | GD | Liguilla outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pumas UNAM | 36 | +17 | Runners-up |
| 2 | Guadalajara | 36 | +16 | Semifinal |
| 3 | Cruz Azul | 33 | +13 | Champion |
| 4 | Pachuca | 31 | +6 | Semifinal |
| 5 | Toluca | 30 | +12 | Quarterfinal |
| 6 | Atlas | 26 | -2 | Quarterfinal |
| 7 | Tigres UANL | 25 | +10 | Quarterfinal |
| 8 | Club America | 25 | +3 | Quarterfinal |
| 9 | Tijuana | 23 | +2 | Eliminated |
| 10 | Leon | 22 | -10 | Eliminated |
| 11 | Queretaro | 20 | -4 | Out |
| 12 | Juarez | 19 | -6 | Out |
| 13 | Monterrey | 18 | -2 | Out |
| 14 | Atletico San Luis | 18 | -3 | Out |
| 15 | Necaxa | 18 | -6 | Out |
| 16 | Mazatlan | 15 | -15 | Out |
| 17 | Puebla | 13 | -13 | Out |
| 18 | Santos Laguna | 12 | -18 | Out |
Liga MX Fixtures & Results
Liga MX standings, live Tabla General
Liga MX format explained
Liga MX runs two half-seasons per calendar year: Apertura (August-December) and Clausura (January-May). Each half-season is a 17-match regular phase followed by the Liguilla knockout. Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and the Final are two-legged ties. Each half-season crowns its own champion. Cruz Azul are the Clausura 2026 champions; Toluca won the Apertura 2025 cycle the previous winter.
The standard qualification path is top six direct to the Liguilla Quarterfinals, with teams ranked 7-10 contesting a single-match Reclassification round for the other two QF spots. Clausura 2026 was a one-off exception: because of the 2026 FIFA World Cup compressing the calendar, the Reclassification round was dropped and the top eight qualified directly to the Quarterfinals. Apertura 2026 is expected to revert to the standard format.
Liga MX FAQs
Who won the Liga MX Clausura 2026?
Cruz Azul won the Liga MX Clausura 2026, beating Pumas UNAM 2-1 on aggregate in the Final. Leg 1 finished 0-0 at Estadio Ciudad de los Deportes on May 22; Cruz Azul won leg 2 2-1 at Estadio Olimpico Universitario on May 25. It is the club’s first Liga MX title since the Guard1anes 2021 Apertura cycle.
When does Liga MX Apertura 2026 start?
Liga MX traditionally launches the Apertura half-season in mid-to-late July or early August following the post-Liguilla break. The 2026 calendar is shaped further by the FIFA World Cup running June 11 to July 19. The official Apertura 2026 start date will be confirmed once the World Cup schedule clears.
How does the Liga MX Liguilla work?
Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and the Final are two-legged ties. Lower seeds host the first leg, higher seeds host the return. Aggregate score decides each tie, and if level after 180 minutes, the higher-seeded side advances on regular-phase position. For Clausura 2026 only, the top eight in the Tabla General qualified directly because the Reclassification round was dropped for the World Cup-compressed calendar.
Who has won the most Liga MX titles?
Club America are the most successful club in Liga MX history, with the most short-tournament crowns since the Apertura-Clausura format began. Chivas Guadalajara, Toluca, Cruz Azul, and Pumas UNAM round out the traditional powerhouses of Mexican soccer. Cruz Azul’s Clausura 2026 trophy adds the latest entry to their honors list.
What is the difference between Apertura and Clausura?
Liga MX runs two separate tournaments per calendar year, each with its own regular phase, Liguilla, and champion. Apertura runs August through December; Clausura runs January through May. A team can win one, both, or neither. The two champions sometimes play a Campeon de Campeones match at the start of the following season.
Where can I watch Liga MX in the US?
Liga MX matches are broadcast in the United States on TUDN and ViX (Spanish-language), with select fixtures on FOX Deportes. Streaming options include Fubo, ViX Premium, and Apple TV via the relevant rights packages. Apertura 2026 coverage will follow the same broadcast pattern.
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