Atlético Ottawa
Atlético Ottawa, winners of the Canadian Premier League in 2025, are playing in their first Champions Cup.
Teams
CS Cartaginés (Costa Rica)
CS Cartaginés represents one of Costa Rica’s historic football institutions as they prepare for the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup. A club steeped in tradition, Cartaginés earned their place in the continental tournament through strong domestic showings and success in regional qualification pathways.
FC Cincinnati
FC Cincinnati was formed in 2015 but only started playing in 2016 in the USL Championship where they played three seasons before being awarded an MSL franchise and debuting in the league in 2019.
Club América (Mexico)
A giant amongst Mexico’s giant clubs, Club América, the club has won a record 16 league titles, a record six Copa Mexico titles, and a joint-record seven Campeon de Campeones played between the champions of the Liga MX Apertura and Clausura tournaments.
Cruz Azul (MEX)
Cruz Azul’s 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup campaign was a resounding confirmation of their status as one of CONCACAF’s elite clubs, culminating in a 5-0 thrashing over Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the final to secure a record-tying seventh continental title. The victory was even sweeter as they matched Club América for the most wins (seven) in tournament history.
Defence Force FC (Trinidad & Tobago)
Defence Force FC arrives in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup as a storied Caribbean representative with a proud history and defensive grit. The club earned the final berth in this year’s tournament by finishing third in the Caribbean Cup.
Forge FC (Canada)
Forge FC’s top tier competitive history is relatively short having joined the Canadian Premier League in 2019. The club has already appeared in four Champions League/Champions Cup editions.
LA Galaxy (USA)
After one of the worst campaigns by a defending MLS Cup champion the LA Galaxy are determined to change the narrative, yet decided to keep the man steering the ship, coach Greg Vanney.
Los Angeles FC (USA)
Los Angeles FC enters the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup as one of the more established MLS powerhouses, blending a history of league success with serious continental ambitions.
CF Monterrey (MEX)
CF Monterrey are one of the giants of the Mexican club game having won five Liga MX titles as well as five Concacaf Champions League titles. They have twice finished third at the Club World Cup (2012 and 2019).
Nashville SC (USA)
Nashville SC spent two seasons in the USL Championship before joining MLS as an expansion team in 2020.
O&M Fútbol Club (Dominican Republic)
O&M FC (Universidad Organización y Método) are playing in their first Champions Cup having finished as runners-up in the 2025 Caribbean Cup.
C.D. Olimpia (Honduras)
Founded in 1912, C.D. Olimpia are the most successful and popular team in Honduras, based in Tegucigalpa. They have an impressive and dominating record of 39 league titles in the Liga Nacional de Honduras, no other team comes close.
Philadelphia Union (USA)
The Philadelphia Union arrive at the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup on the back of their second Supporters’ Shield given to the club that wins the MLS regular season. This is the Union’s fourth continental appearance, demonstrating both stability and ambition over multiple campaigns.
Pumas UNAM (Mexico)
Club Universidad Nacional, better known as Pumas UNAM, is one of Mexico’s most historic clubs. Based in Mexico City and affiliated with the National Autonomous University (UNAM), they boast a passionate fanbase and a strong tradition in Liga MX. Pumas are three-time winners of the Concacaf Champions Cup.