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Leagues Cup kicks off tomorrow, August 4, on Apple TV
The 2026 Leagues Cup begins August 4, featuring a competition between 18 Major League Soccer and 18 Liga MX clubs. All 62 matches will stream live on Apple TV in over 100 countries.
Why it matters
Fans can access all tournament games through one service and track statistics via the free Apple Sports app. The competition determines berths for the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup.
The details
- Four Phase One matches will take place in Mexico for the first time.
- Seattle Sounders face Toluca FC on August 5 at Estadio Nemesio Díez.
- Tournament debuts include Antoine Griezmann, Robert Lewandowski, and Casemiro.
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Apple owns Apple News
Apple owns and operates the Apple News service.
Apple TV is a partner of Leagues Cup
Apple TV is the exclusive global broadcast partner streaming every Leagues Cup match.
Concacaf regulates Leagues Cup
Concacaf sanctions the annual Leagues Cup competition.
Major League Soccer is a member of Leagues Cup
Major League Soccer clubs participate in the Leagues Cup competition.
Liga MX is a member of Leagues Cup
Liga MX clubs participate in the Leagues Cup competition.
Major League Soccer competes with Liga MX
Major League Soccer and Liga MX compete against each other in the annual Leagues Cup tournament.
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Toluca FC is a member of Liga MX
Toluca FC is a member club of Liga MX.
Atlético de San Luis is a member of Liga MX
Atlético de San Luis is a member club of Liga MX.
Club América is a member of Liga MX
Club América is a member club of Liga MX.
Seattle Sounders competes with Toluca FC
Seattle Sounders open their Leagues Cup title defence against Concacaf Champions Cup winner Toluca FC.
Inter Miami CF competes with Atlético de San Luis
Inter Miami CF faces Atlético de San Luis in the Leagues Cup.
Casemiro works at Inter Miami CF
Casemiro plays for Inter Miami CF.
Pável Pardo works at Apple
Pável Pardo serves as a broadcast analyst for Leagues Cup on Apple TV.
Francisco 'Kikín' Fonseca works at Apple
Francisco Kikín Fonseca serves as a broadcast analyst for Leagues Cup on Apple TV.
Pável Pardo is related to Apple TV
Pável Pardo provides broadcast analysis for Leagues Cup on Apple TV.
Francisco 'Kikín' Fonseca is related to Apple TV
Francisco Kikín Fonseca provides broadcast analysis for Leagues Cup on Apple TV.
Pável Pardo is related to Club América
Pável Pardo is a former legend of Club América.
Toluca FC is related to Mexico
Toluca FC is based in Mexico.
Casemiro is from Brazil.
FIFA is the international governing body for regional football confederations including Concacaf.
Related events
Leagues Cup 2026 Kickoff
Seattle Sounders vs Toluca FC
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