Toluca FC vs. Austin FC: How to watch, stream Leagues Cup quarterfinal

Toluca FC and Austin FC clash in the Leagues Cup quarterfinal on Wednesday, August 26, at 8:30 pm ET/5:30 pm PT. The match will take place at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey, with the victor advancing to compete against either Club León or Real Salt Lake in the semifinals. The tournament finale is set for September 6, with the champion crowned on that date. Additionally, the top three teams will qualify for the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup.

Toluca FC currently sits in third place in the LIGA MX table with six points, having secured two victories and a loss in Phase One of the Leagues Cup. They faced Seattle Sounders FC and FC Dallas in their first two matches, both resulting in convincing wins. Toluca's key players to watch include Alexis Vega, a 2026 FIFA World Cup veteran, and Helinho, a Brazilian winger. Their Mexican international, Jesús Gallardo, also proved essential with a goal and assist in each of their Phase One games.

Austin FC, currently second in the LIGA MX table with eight points, made a surprise appearance in Phase One, defeating Club Tijuana, Puebla, and Club América on penalties. Their leading goal scorer, Myrto Uzuni, has been instrumental with four goals, including a hat trick against Puebla. Austin's remaining key players to watch are Facundo Torres, a former Orlando City player, and Brad Stuver, their all-time appearances leader. The team is led by interim coach Davy Arnaud, with Jim Curtin set to take over for 2027.