Los Angeles vs Toluca FC in the first leg of the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals at BMO Stadium on Wednesday, April 29, with the return leg set for May 6 in Toluca. Concacaf says this is the first-ever semifinal meeting between the clubs in tournament history.
The two sides arrive in strong form and with real attacking quality. LAFC reached the semis after a 4-1 aggregate win over Cruz Azul and have scored 14 goals in the competition, more than any other semifinalist, while Toluca advanced 7-2 on aggregate past LA Galaxy and are back in the semifinals for the first time since 2014.
Los Angeles vs Toluca FC Match Details, Date, Time, Predictions, Lineups & More
- Tournament: CONCACAF Champions Cup – Semifinals, First Leg
- Match Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
- Time: 7:30 p.m. PT / 10:30 p.m. ET
- Venue: BMO Stadium
- Location: Los Angeles, USA
- Second leg: Friday, May 8, 2026, at Nemesio Díez Stadium
Team News and Analysis
LAFC Team News
Los Angeles will be without Denis Bouanga for this first leg because of yellow-card accumulation, and defender Eddie Segura is also suspended. The good news for the Black & Gold is that Aaron Long and Stephen Eustáquio have recently returned from injury, while Son Heung-Min, David Martínez and Hugo Lloris remain central to the team’s plans.
Toluca Team News
Toluca’s attack is built around Paulinho, who co-leads the CCC Golden Boot race with six goals, while Alexis Vega and Jesús Gallardo add more quality in the final third. Concacaf also notes Toluca’s strong run into the semis, and MLS lists them among the top sides in the Clausura table.
Head-to-Head Record
Los Angeles FC (LAFC) and Toluca FC have never faced each other in official competition. Their first-ever clash is set for the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals, kicking off on April 29, 2026.
While they have not yet played each other, both teams enter this matchup following significant victories over other opponents in the tournament:
Los Angeles vs Toluca FC Starting XIs
LAFC – 4-3-3 (probable)
- Goalkeeper: Hugo Lloris
- Defenders: Sergi Palencia, Aaron Long, Nkosi Tafari, Ryan Hollingshead
- Midfielders: Timothy Tillman, Stephen Eustáquio, Mathieu Choinière
- Forwards: David Martínez, Son Heung-Min, Jacob Shaffelburg
Squad News:
- Available: Defender Aaron Long and midfielder Stephen Eustáquio have returned from injury and are available for selection.
- Key Strategy: Without Bouanga, the attack will revolve heavily around Son Heung-Min (who leads the team with 5 assists in the tournament) and David Martínez (4 goals).
Toluca – 4-1-3-2 (probable)
- Goalkeeper: Hugo González
- Defenders: Brian García, Bruno Méndez, Luan Garcia, Jesús Gallardo
- Midfielders: Marcel Ruiz, Franco Romero, Jesús Angulo
- Forwards: Alexis Vega (C), Paulinho, Juan Pablo Domínguez
Squad News:
- Injury Doubt: Defender Federico Pereira is listed as unavailable/doubtful on some injury reports.
- Key Player: Forward Paulinho is in peak form, currently tied as the competition’s top scorer with 6 goals.
Key Players to Watch
LAFC
Son Heung-Min has been LAFC’s creative spark in the tournament, David Martínez keeps producing goals, and Hugo Lloris has been outstanding in goal. With Bouanga suspended, those three become even more important.
Toluca
Paulinho is the main finishing threat, Alexis Vega is the headline attacker, and Jesús Gallardo gives Toluca width, energy and end product from the left side.
Prediction
This should be one of the tightest ties in the semifinals. LAFC lose some edge without Bouanga and Segura, but they still have home advantage, Son’s creativity and Lloris’ form. Toluca, though, have already shown they can punish MLS sides and arrive with a very live attack. My lean is a draw on the night.
- Predicted Score: LAFC 1-1 Toluca.
Where to Watch Los Angeles vs Toluca FC
In the U.S., LAFC’s official match guide lists FS1, TUDN and ConcacafGO, with One Soccer carrying coverage in Canada and Coupang Play in Korea. The club also advises checking local listings for final broadcast details.
- USA (English): FS1 (TV), FOX Sports (Stream)
- USA (Spanish): TUDN, ViX+
- Mexico: FOX Sports Mexico
- Canada: OneSoccer
- Central/South America: ESPN or Disney+
