FC Cincinnati will face three first-time opponents in the 2026 Leagues Cup. The team will play Pachuca, Pumas UNAM, and Atlas in the opening phase of the tournament.

What's the schedule?

FC Cincinnati's first Leagues Cup match will be against Pachuca on August 4. They will then face Pumas UNAM on August 7 and Atlas on August 11.

How do the opponents stack up?

Pachuca, Pumas UNAM, and Atlas are currently in the top half of the Liga MX standings. Pachuca is in 4th place, while Pumas UNAM and Atlas are in 5th and 6th place, respectively.

What's at stake?

The top four clubs from MLS and Liga MX will advance to the Knockout Rounds. The top three finishers will qualify for the 2027 CONCACAF Champions Cup. As of June 26, 2026, FC Cincinnati is in 2nd place in Major League Soccer with 65 points from 34 games. Their next fixture is against New York City FC on August 19. | Category | Stat | | --- | --- | | League Standing | 2nd | | Points | 65 | | Goals Scored | 52 | | Goals Conceded | 40 |

What comes next?

Single-match tickets will go on sale in early April. Season ticket members have the Pachuca match included in their package. Kickoff times for FC Cincinnati's three Phase One matches will be announced at a later date.