Club América defeated San Diego FC 3-1 in their Leagues Cup group-stage opener on Thursday night at Estadio Banorte, according to TUDN’s live coverage of the match.
The result marked a winning debut for the Mexican side in the 2026 tournament, with the match ending as the final whistle approached, per TUDN’s live blog. ESPN México reported that América imposed itself with authority over the MLS expansion club.
Brian Rodríguez was the standout performer, leading América to the victory, according to Reforma. The club’s official website confirmed the final scoreline and described the night as a successful home debut in the competition.
Crowds continued to arrive at Estadio Banorte ahead of and during the match, with Yahoo noting the ongoing influx of América supporters to the venue. The attendance figure was not specified in the available reporting.
The win gives América an early boost in the Leagues Cup group phase, which pits clubs from Liga MX and Major League Soccer against each other. San Diego FC, playing in its first season in MLS, will look to bounce back in its next group-stage fixture.
América’s next Leagues Cup match will determine whether the team can carry this momentum forward and secure an early path to the knockout rounds.
