Deportivo Toluca F.C. has captured the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup, defeating Mexican rivals Tigres UANL 6-5 in a penalty shootout. The final, held at the Estadio Nemesio Diez, ended in a 1-1 draw after 120 minutes of action, confirming Liga MX’s continued grip on the premier North American club tournament.
The opening 90 minutes ended scoreless despite consistent pressure from both squads. Tigres controlled the tempo for long stretches of regulation, holding 55 percent of the possession and generating 15 total shots according to match statistics from N+. French striker André-Pierre Gignac had a chance to seal the victory for Tigres in the second half but missed a point-blank opportunity, sending the game into extra time.
The deadlock broke in the 103rd minute. Toluca midfielder Jorge DÃaz Price found the back of the net to give his squad a 1-0 advantage. But the lead lasted just ten minutes. Brazilian defender Joaquim Henrique headed home an equalizer for Tigres UANL in the 113th minute, setting the stage for the shootout.
Toluca goalkeeper Luis Manuel GarcÃa stepped up to close the game. His saves secured the shootout victory, according to a report on the final by Lopez-Doriga. The win marks the third CONCACAF Champions Cup title in Toluca’s history. Under the direction of Argentine manager Antonio Mohamed, the club successfully absorbed the Tigres attack to lift the continental trophy.