Apertura 2026 Playoffs Race Heats Up as América Clinches Spot The Liga MX Apertura 2026 tournament is nearing its conclusion, with Club América already qualified for the playoffs. The competition for the remaining seven spots is fierce, with teams like Tijuana, Toluca, and Pachuca leading the pack, while traditional giants such as Tigres and Pumas find themselves unexpectedly struggling near the botTom of the standings. The 2026 Apertura tournament in Liga MX is entering its final stages, with several teams vying for the remaining plAyoff spots. While Club América has already secured their place at the top of the table, the race for the other seven positions remains highly competitive. Currently, Tijuana, Toluca, and Pachuca hold the second,third and fourth spots respectively,with Atlas, Cruz Azul,and Rayados trailing closely behind in fifth, sixth, and seventh. San Luis and Santos Laguna are both hovering near the cutoff line in eighth and ninth place, respectively. Both teams will need to capitalize on their upcoming fixtures to ensure they don't get left out. Meanwhile,traditional powerhouses like Tigres and Pumas are struggling significantly; Tigres currently sits in a disappointing 12th place, while Pumas are just outside the relegation zone in 16th. Both clubs face an uphill battle to turn thier fortunes around before the season ends.As the regular season approaches its conclusion, the intensity among the competing teams is expected to increase. with only a few points separating the top contenders from the bottom dwellers, every match will be critical in determining which teams advance to the Liguilla playoffs and which ones miss out.