Liga MX kicks off Apertura 2026 with a historic first: no draws on opening weekend

The first matchday of the Apertura 2026 in Liga MX is in the books — and Mexican soccer just made history. For the first time in 28 years, the league opened a season without a single draw, breaking a streak that stretched all the way back to the Invierno 1998 tournament.

A look back at the last time it happened

The previous draw‑free Matchday 1 came on August 1–2, 1998, when América opened the season with a win over León. That weekend featured victories by:

Not a single match ended level — a rarity in modern Liga MX.

Apertura 2026 matches the record

Fast‑forward to 2026, and Matchday 1 delivered the same drama‑heavy, draw‑free energy:

The weekend wrapped with wins by:

Every match produced a winner — just like in 1998.

A year without scoreless draws

Liga MX also recently completed a full matchday without a 0–0 result. During the Clausura 2025, there were draws, but all finished 1–1:

Meanwhile, América, Toluca, Tigres, Chivas, Pumas, and León all picked up wins.

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