Club Tijuana remains in the fight for the top spots in Liga MX while closely watching the outcome of the Leagues Cup, where their potential qualification for the Concacaf Champions Cup is at stake. The Xolos hold fourth place in the table with 13 points after six matchdays, according to verified data as of September 9, 2026.
The team managed by Eduardo Arce approaches the match against Querétaro with a record of four wins, one draw, and just one loss. Their last outing was a 2-0 victory over Pumas UNAM on August 29, a result that keeps them three points behind the leader, Club América. Their recent form of four wins in their last five matches, with a sequence of WLWDW, shows they are in a good moment.
With 10 goals scored and 7 conceded, the team has shown an attacking effectiveness that has allowed them to consistently pick up points. Fans can check the team's complete performance on the site's stats page. This Saturday, September 12, they will host a Querétaro side sitting seventh in the standings, in a key match to maintain their pace near the top of the table.
The final spot for the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup awarded by the binational tournament is still up for grabs. The spot will be decided in the third-place match between Club León and Club América. León must win that match to claim the place; otherwise, it will go to Club Tijuana.
América has already secured its Champions Cup participation through another method, so the result of the third-place match has direct implications for the Xolos. This situation adds an extra layer of expectation for Tijuana's fans, who will watch the match hoping their team secures an international ticket without having to play for it.
The 2026 edition of the tournament saw absolute dominance from Liga MX teams in the final stages. For the first time since the format change in 2023, all four semifinalists were Mexican clubs: Toluca, León, América, and Monterrey. This guarantees a Mexican champion, breaking a streak of three consecutive titles for MLS.
While MLS teams won more head-to-head matches in the group stage (32 to 26), the Mexican sides swept the quarterfinals. Monterrey beat Chicago Fire 2-1, León eliminated Real Salt Lake 3-0, Toluca topped Austin FC 2-0, and América completed the set with a 2-0 win over Columbus Crew. The final will be an all-Mexican affair.
The Liga MX 2026-2027 standings show Tijuana sitting in fourth place. They share 13 points with Toluca and Atlas but have a superior goal difference. The leader is América with 16 points, followed by Guadalajara with 14. The Xolos' defensive and offensive solidity has positioned them as a tough opponent for anyone.
The team has shown the ability to win both at home and away, an important factor for aiming for the playoff spots. Supporters can track the table's evolution in our standings section. Their next game at Estadio Caliente is this weekend, where they will look to extend their positive home run against the Gallos Blancos.
