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Vancouver FC Drawn Against Mexican Giant Cruz Azul in CONCACAF Champions Cup
Vancouver FC earned its CONCACAF Champions Cup berth by reaching the Canadian Championship final and will face Cruz Azul, a seven-time champion, in a two-legged series in February 2026.
- Dec. 9, 2025 — Vancouver FC was drawn to play Cruz Azul in the first round of the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup, with the two-legged tie set for early February.
- By reaching the Canadian Championship final, Vancouver FC earned a CONCACAF berth despite losing 4-2 to Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Oct. 1, as the Whitecaps had already qualified via MLS.
- Mexico's Cruz Azul, a historically successful club, stands third in Liga MX at 10-2-5 and shares the CONCACAF record of seven titles with Club América in the 27-team field with five first-round byes.
- Advancing past Cruz Azul secures a round of 16 spot against CF Monterrey or CSD Xelajú M.C. and awards places in the 2026 FIFA Intercontinental Cup, 2029 FIFA Club World Cup, plus more than US$5,000,000.
- Given recent regional results, Vancouver FC finished last in the Canadian Premier League at 4-15-9 and now faces Cruz Azul, which beat the Whitecaps 5-0 on June 1.
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Vancouver FC drawn against Mexican giant Cruz Azul in CONCACAF Champions Cup
Vancouver FC has drawn seven-time champion Cruz Azul in the first round of the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup. Vancouver, which will face the Mexican giant in a two-legged series in February, finished last in the Canadian Premier League at 4-15-9.
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