Overview

• The group stage runs from July 29 to August 7 with each MLS team facing three Liga MX opponents in a points-driven, cross-league schedule.
• Matches tied after 90 minutes advance directly to penalty shootouts and shootout winners earn fewer points than teams winning in regulation.
• The top four clubs from each league advance to single-elimination quarterfinals beginning August 19, with the tournament concluding on August 31.
• Teams must navigate a condensed calendar with no domestic break, prompting roster moves such as LAFC’s loan of Mathieu Choinière and green-card pursuits for Hugo Lloris and Sergi Palencia.
• Columbus Crew and Toluca kicked off the tournament at Lower.com Field; LAFC opened against Mazatlán FC at BMO Stadium.