Background on America and Their Current Standing
Following a 12-day hiatus due to Mexico National Team friendlies in Panama and Bolivia, Liga MX resumes this weekend with Jornada 4 of the Clausura 2026 tournament. Among the 18 participating teams, America faces the most pressure. With 16 titles in Liga MX history and the only tricampeón in short tournaments (Apertura 2023, Clausura 2024, and Apertura 2024), America has yet to secure a win or score in the ongoing semester.
- America drew 0-0 against Xolos and Pachuca as visitors.
- They suffered a 0-2 loss to Atlético de San Luis at home, including the red card for defender Ramón Juárez, later dismissed by the Disciplinary Commission.
- America has never recorded zero goals in the first three rounds of short tournaments since their start in 1996.
- They are the only team without a goal in Clausura 2026, placing them 15th with two draws and one loss.
- America recently announced the dismissal of Diego Ramírez as sporting director, who was instrumental in signing players like Diego Valdés, Jonathan ‘Cabecita’ Rodríguez, Julián Quiñones, and Allan Saint-Maximin, contributing to six titles alongside technical director André Jardine.
America’s Upcoming Match Against Necaxa
In Jornada 4, America will host Necaxa at the Ciudad de los Deportes. Necaxa, currently 13th with one win, two losses, and a negative goal balance of three for and four against, is also under new management by Uruguayan coach Martín Varini.
- America has not beaten Necaxa in four consecutive regular-season matches, with three draws and one loss.
- Their last victory over Necaxa was in Jornada 5 of Apertura 2023, when they played at the estadio Azteca.
- The match is scheduled for Saturday at 16:00 Central Mexico Time, following America’s home loss to Atlético de San Luis.
Other Stories to Watch
Another story to follow in Liga MX’s return is Chivas’ visit to Atlético de San Luis on Saturday at 17:00.
- Chivas leads Clausura 2026 with nine points from nine possible, having defeated Pachuca, Bravos, and Querétaro. They’ve scored five goals and conceded only one.
- If Chivas secures four consecutive wins this weekend in San Luis Potosí, they’ll achieve the best-ever torneo start since Bicentenario 2010.
- Chivas provided eight players for the Mexico National Team friendlies: Raúl Rangel, Luis Romo, Richard Ledezma, Bryan González, Brian Gutiérrez, Roberto Alvarado, Armando ‘Hormiga’ González, and Ángel Sepúlveda. Only Sepúlveda did not play in any of the friendlies.
- Currently, Chivas, Toluca, Pumas, and Xolos remain undefeated in Clausura 2026 and occupy the top eight spots. Only these teams will qualify for Liguilla, as the Play-In has been eliminated.
- Toluca, seeking to maintain their unbeaten streak, will face Puebla; Pumas will host Santos in pursuit of their second win and first at CU; Cruz Azul, no longer invincible in the tournament, will visit Bravos aiming for three consecutive wins.
- Jornada 4 is the last before the commencement of the CONCACAF 2026 Champions Cup, where Cruz Azul defends their title.
- Mexican teams’ action will take place from Tuesday to Wednesday, playing away: Tigres vs. Forge FC in Canada, America vs. Olimpia in Honduras, Pumas vs. San Diego FC in the US, Monterrey vs. Xelajú in Guatemala, and Cruz Azul vs. Vancouver Whitecaps also in Canada.
- Only Toluca has direct access to the Round of 16 and will bypass this preliminary round, which is played on a home-and-away basis.
Key Questions and Answers
- Q: Who is America, and why are they under pressure? A: America is a historically successful Mexican soccer club with 16 Liga MX titles and the only tricampeón in short tournaments. They face intense pressure as they haven’t won or scored in the ongoing Clausura 2026 semester.
- Q: What are the key details of America’s upcoming match against Necaxa? A: America will host Necaxa at the Ciudad de los Deportes in Jornada 4 of Clausura 2026. America has not beaten Necaxa in four consecutive regular-season matches, with the last victory in Jornada 5 of Apertura 2023. The match is scheduled for Saturday at 16:00 Central Mexico Time.
- Q: What other notable stories should fans follow in Liga MX’s return? A: Chivas leads Clausura 2026 with nine points from nine possible, aiming for the best-ever torneo start since Bicentenario 2010. Toluca, Pumas, and Xolos remain undefeated, occupying the top eight spots for Liguilla qualification. Cruz Azul, no longer invincible, will seek three consecutive wins in the upcoming matches.
