Club América faces Austin FC in the Leagues Cup 2026 on August 13 at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, following a high-scoring run in the binational tournament under manager Guillermo Almada. According to coverage from Unanimo Deportes and Diario AS, the Liga MX side secured its spot in the group stage after leveraging its ranking to host its opening match in Mexico before traveling to the United States. The upcoming fixture at Q2 Stadium kicks off at 6:30 pm local time in Mexico (8:30 pm ET) and will be broadcast via Apple TV and TUDN, as reported by Jackie Vázquez.
### Group Stage Momentum and Recent Matches
The club enters the third matchday carrying offensive momentum. In their previous encounter against Portland Timbers at Providence Park on August 9, Almada’s squad secured a victory propelled by standout performances. Brian Rodríguez extended his scoring run, Isaías Violante increased his activity on the pitch, and Óscar Perea debuted with a goal to seal a 3-1 scoreline, according to match reports. Prior to facing Portland, América opened its tournament schedule at the Estadio Banorte in Mexico City, squaring off against San Diego FC on August 6 in an 8:00 pm CDMX kickoff. Diario AS notes that while América has faced Portland multiple times in official competitions—including a 2021 Concachampions series and a 2025 Leagues Cup meeting—the matches against San Diego FC and Austin FC represent first-time official fixtures, having only met those opponents in exhibition settings previously.
### Austin FC Form and Match Details
Austin FC arrives at the fixture following a pair of strong results in the tournament’s second week. According to match summaries, the Texas club defeated Xolos de Tijuana 2-0 and secured a 3-0 victory over Puebla. The schedule places the decisive Group Stage encounter on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Q2 Stadium. Fans can follow the action starting at 6:30 pm (Mexico time) / 7:30 pm (Central Time US), with streaming coverage provided by Apple TV.
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