Club América enters its Leagues Cup quarterfinal matchup against the Columbus Crew on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California, seeking its first semifinal appearance in the tournament, according to reports by El Financiero. The single-elimination match kicks off at 8:45 pm Central Time, with live broadcasts scheduled on Apple TV, Canal 9, TUDN, and Imagen TV as reported by El Financiero.
Match Schedule, Venue, and Broadcast Details
The quarterfinal is hosted at a neutral venue in Southern California where Club América holds prior experience from past Leagues Cup fixtures and Campeón de Campeones matches, as noted by El Financiero. The winner advances to the tournament semifinals scheduled for September 1 and 2, while the top three finishers in the competition overall secure berths in the Concacaf Champions Cup, according to El Financiero.
Team Form and Recent Results
Club América arrives at the quarterfinals carrying an eight-match official unbeaten streak across all competitions under technical director Guillermo Almada, holding 13 out of 15 possible points to lead the Liga MX Apertura 2026 table, according to Claro Sports. Las Águilas advanced through the initial Leagues Cup phase with seven points, following victories over San Diego FC and Portland Timbers alongside a draw against Austin FC resolved via penalty shootout, as detailed by Claro Sports. Forward Henry Martín enters the fixture following a two-goal performance against Juárez that brought his career tally with the club to 120 goals, while teammate Brian Rodríguez contributed two goals and three assists during the tournament’s first phase, as reported by El Financiero.
Conversely, the Columbus Crew navigates a challenging domestic campaign in MLS, sitting at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings, yet the team has found success in knockout competition under coach Laurent Courtois by eliminating three Liga MX opponents: Atlas, Pachuca, and Pumas, according to Claro Sports. The Crew captured the Leagues Cup title in 2024 and holds historical advantages in the tournament against Liga MX opposition, losing only once in seven prior matches against Mexican clubs, as noted by El Financiero.
Historical Matchup and Venue Statistics
Past encounters between the two clubs reflect a competitive split. The Columbus Crew defeated Club América 4-1 during the 2023 Leagues Cup, while Club América responded in the 2024 Campeones Cup by winning a penalty shootout 5-4 following a 1-1 draw in regulation, according to Claro Sports. At the Dignity Health Sports Park specifically, historical data indicates a difficult venue history for Columbus, which has managed only two victories across 14 appearances at the stadium, with its last win there occurring in 2007, according to El Financiero.
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