Columbus Crew to Face Pachuca in 2026 Leagues Cup Rematch

The Crew will host all three of their group-stage games at home, including a rematch against the 2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup winner.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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The Columbus Crew will get a chance to avenge their 2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup final loss to CF Pachuca, as the two clubs are set to face off in the 2026 Leagues Cup group stage. The Crew will host all three of their group matches at home, including the Pachuca rematch on August 7, as well as matches against Atlas FC and Pumas UNAM.

Why it matters

The 2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup final between the Crew and Pachuca was a memorable one, with the Crew falling 3-0 while nearly the entire roster dealt with a bout of food poisoning. This rematch in the 2026 Leagues Cup will give the Crew an opportunity to prove they are the better side when at full strength.

The details

The Crew's group stage schedule in the 2026 Leagues Cup is as follows: Aug. 4 vs. Atlas FC, Aug. 7 vs. CF Pachuca, and Aug. 11 vs. Pumas UNAM. All three matches will be played at the Crew's home stadium, ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. In the last Leagues Cup, the Crew were eliminated in the group stage, missing out on advancing by just two goals on goal differential.

  • The 2026 Leagues Cup group stage matches will take place from August 4-11, 2026.
  • The Crew's rematch against CF Pachuca is scheduled for August 7, 2026.

The players

CF Pachuca

A Mexican professional soccer club based in Pachuca, Hidalgo. They defeated the Columbus Crew 3-0 in the 2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup final.

Columbus Crew

An American professional soccer club based in Columbus, Ohio. They are the reigning 2024 Leagues Cup champions, but lost to Pachuca in the 2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup final.

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What’s next

Kickoff times for the 2026 Leagues Cup group stage matches have yet to be announced.

The takeaway

This rematch between the Columbus Crew and CF Pachuca in the 2026 Leagues Cup group stage will be a highly anticipated clash, as the Crew look to avenge their 2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup final loss when they were hampered by illness. The Crew will have the home-field advantage, but Pachuca will be seeking revenge of their own after losing the 2024 Leagues Cup title.