FC Cincinnati has launched the schedule for its matchup within the first spherical of the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup.
FC Cincinnati will face O&M FC in Spherical One of many 2026 . The Orange and Blue will journey to Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic on Wednesday, February 18 to face O&M FC at Estadio Cibao FC within the first leg of the home-away sequence towards the Dominican membership. The match will kick off at 8 p.m. ET (9 p.m. native).
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The return to Cincinnati and TQL Stadium will come on Wednesday, February 25 with the match kicking off at 7 p.m. ET. Ticketing info for Cincinnati’s residence match within the sequence might be launched at a later date.
Following the conclusion of Spherical One play, the winner of the FC Cincinnati and O&M FC sequence will face the sequence winner of Tigres UANL and Forge FC. Leg One of many Spherical of 16 matchup between the aforementioned sequence winners will happen on Thursday, March 12. Leg Two might be held on Thursday, March 19. Further match info for Spherical of 16 matches might be launched following the conclusion of Spherical One play.
FC Cincinnati certified for the Concacaf Champions Cup for the third consecutive season after ending second within the 2025 MLS Supporters’ Protect standings. The distinguished continental competitors options 27 golf equipment from North America, Central America and the Caribbean.
FC Cincinnati midfielder Pavel Bucha (20) towards Tigres UANL within the 2025 Champions Cup. Tigres defeated FC Cincinnati in final season’s event, 4-1 on mixture.
O&M FC (Universidad Organización y Método Fútbol Membership) relies out of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and can make their Champions Cup debut this February. O&M FC certified for the Champions Cup by ending runners-up within the 2025 Caribbean Cup. The primary leg is about to mark FC Cincinnati’s first match to be performed within the Dominican Republic.
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A rematch of the 2025 Champions Cup may await within the Spherical of 16 between the Orange and Blue and Tigres because the Mexican aspect defeated FC Cincinnati in final season’s event, 4-1 on mixture. Forge FC relies in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Who’re the collaborating groups?
The 27 collaborating golf equipment have certified by way of three regional cups in North America, Central America and the Caribbean, in addition to home leagues and cups for Canada, Mexico and the US. These golf equipment are listed under, in alphabetical order.Canadian Championship (1 slot): Vancouver FC (CAN)
Caribbean Cup (3 slots): Defence Drive FC (TRI), O&M FC (DOM), Mount Nice FA (JAM)
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Central American Cup (6 slots): Membership Olimpia Deportivo (HON), CSD Xelajú M.C. (GUA), CS Cartaginés (CRC), LD Alajuelense (CRC), Actual CD España (HON), Sporting San Miguelito (PAN)
Canadian Premier League (2 slots): Atlético Ottawa (CAN), Forge FC (CAN)
Leagues Cup (2 slots): LA Galaxy (USA), Seattle Sounders FC (USA)
Liga MX (6 slots): CF Monterrey (MEX), Membership América (MEX), Cruz Azul (MEX), Deportivo Toluca FC (MEX), Pumas UNAM (MEX), Tigres UANL (MEX)
MLS (6 slots): FC Cincinnati (USA), Inter Miami CF (USA), Los Angeles FC (USA), Philadelphia Union (USA), San Diego FC (USA), Vancouver Whitecaps FC (CAN)
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U.S. Open Cup (1 slot): Nashville SC (USA)The champions of Concacaf’s three regional cup competitions, LD Alajuelense (Central American Cup), Mount Nice FA (Caribbean Cup) , and Seattle Sounders FC (Leagues Cup), in addition to Deportivo Toluca FC (Liga MX Champion with probably the most amassed factors) and Inter Miami CF (MLS Cup Champions), acquired a bye to the Spherical of 16.
What are the first-round matchups?
Listed here are the complete outcomes of the Champions Cup draw.
Spherical One Matchup #1: Pumas UNAM (MEX) vs. San Diego FC (USA)
Spherical One Matchup #2: LA Galaxy (USA) vs. Sporting San Miguelito (PAN)
Spherical One Matchup #3: Cruz Azul (MEX) vs. Vancouver FC (CAN)
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Spherical One Matchup #4: CF Monterrey (MEX) vs. CSD Xelajú M.C. (GUA)
Spherical One Matchup #5: Los Angeles FC (USA) vs. Actual CD España (HON)
Spherical One Matchup #6: Nashville SC (USA) vs. Atlético Ottawa (CAN)
Spherical One Matchup #7: Membership América (MEX) vs. Membership Olimpia Deportivo (HON)
Spherical One Matchup #8: Philadelphia Union (USA). vs Defence Drive FC (TRI)
Spherical One Matchup #9: Tigres UANL (MEX) vs. Forge FC (CAN)
Spherical One Matchup #10: FC Cincinnati (USA) vs. O&M FC (DOM)
Spherical One Matchup #11: Vancouver Whitecaps FC (CAN) vs. CS Cartaginés (CRC)