Who's in, who's out? Leagues Cup 2025 knockout stage | OneFootball

By MLSsoccer staff

During Phase One of Leagues Cup 2025, MLS and LIGA MX teams reach the knockout stage if they finish top four in their league-specific table.

This year's tournament features 36 clubs competing – 18 select MLS teams and all 18 LIGA MX sides. As part of the new format, Phase One sees every club play three matches against three opponents from the opposite league.

The following teams have qualified for (or been eliminated) from the knockout rounds, which begin Aug. 19-20 with quarterfinals.

UPDATED AS OF: Aug. 6, 2025

QUALIFIED FOR KNOCKOUT ROUNDS

MLS (2)

LIGA MX (3)

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ELIMINATED FROM TOURNAMENT

MLS (11)

LIGA MX (13)

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