**Media Kampung, Houston** – León defeated Club América 1-0 in the Leagues Cup 2026 third‑place match, securing the Fiera a ticket to the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup.
The match took place at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, where both sides arrived with altered line‑ups after the grueling semifinal stage. Guillermo Almada rotated several regulars for América, while León fielded a near‑first‑team squad eager to keep its international aspirations alive.
The decisive moment arrived in the 80th minute. A well‑taken free‑kick by Daniel Arcila found forward Díber Cambindo, who rose above goalkeeper Fernando Tapia to head the ball into the net. Cambindo’s goal broke the deadlock and proved enough to seal the 1‑0 win.
León’s triumph not only delivered third place in the tournament but also guaranteed qualification for the Concachampions 2027, a coveted continental competition. América, already assured of a spot from earlier results, will shift focus back to the Liga MX Apertura, where they face Cruz Azul in the upcoming round.
Both clubs now look ahead: León will prepare for its next league fixture against Pumas, while América aims to capitalize on its squad depth in the domestic campaign.
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