Chivas' curse: why the team can't break out of Mexico?

Chivas did not have a good performance in the 2026 Leagues Cup calendar. The team barely scored a point in their first two games and was left with little chance of advancing to the next round. The problem, however, goes beyond this edition and reflects a trend that Guadalajara has been carrying for several years.

What happened in the 2026 Leagues Cup?

Guadalajara tied against LAFC in their debut of the 2026 Leagues Cup and then lost by a minimum margin against FC Dallas. With barely a point, they were already eliminated from the competition.

Why is it important for Guadalajara Chivas?

The current situation has precedents. In 2023, Chivas lost their two games against Cincinnati and Sporting Kansas City. In 2024 they tied against LA Galaxy and San Jose Earthquakes, but lost the two penalty shootouts. In 2025 they did not manage to advance. The Rebaño lost against New York Red Bulls, tied against Charlotte FC and beat Cincinnati. Despite adding an extra point in penalties, they were eliminated.

What comes next?

The team led by Miguel Herrera has the opportunity to regain their prominence in the Liga MX. With a good streak of results, they could close the gap with the leaders of the tournament, Club America, who are three points ahead in the table.

Day-to-day in the Liga MX

Currently, Guadalajara Chivas is in 12th position in the Liga MX with 4 points, 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss in 3 games. Their last presentation was a 1-1 tie against Puebla on August 1, 2026. Their next game is on August 17, 2026 against Santos Laguna in an away game.

What does the press say?

The press has been talking about Chivas' bad streak in international tournaments. The team has suffered eliminations in different tournaments and still cannot regain their prominence.

Day-to-day in the Liga MX

Guadalajara Chivas has played 3 games in the Liga MX and has obtained 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss. They have scored 2 goals and received 3 goals in against, giving them a -1 goal difference. Their next game is on August 17, 2026 against Santos Laguna in an away game.