Tijuana vs América: Predicted Lineups for Matchday 1
As the Liga MX Clausura 2026 season kicks off, Tijuana will host América in a highly anticipated match. This opening confrontation promises excitement as both teams aim for early points in the tournament.
Tijuana vs América: Match Details
The clash between Tijuana and América is set for:
- Date: Friday, January 9, 2026
- Time: 21:00 hours CDMX / 22:00 hours E.T
- Location: Estadio Caliente
- Broadcast: Fox One in Mexico; TUDN in the United States
Team Previews
Both teams come into this match with significant expectations. Tijuana, led by coach ‘Loco’ Abreu, recently made key additions to their squad.
- New Signings: Josef Martínez (from San José Earthquakes) and Ignacio Rivero (returning after five seasons).
- Focus: They aim to advance to the Liguilla phase this season.
On the other hand, América has its sights set on reclaiming its status as a title contender. Under coach André Jardine, the team welcomes new players to bolster their lineup.
- New Arrivals: Fernando Tapia, Rodrigo Dourado, and Aarón Mejia.
- Objectives: To establish dominance and aim for the finals once again.
Projected Lineups
Here are the expected lineups for the match:
América
- Ángel Malagón
- Kevin Álvarez
- Israel Reyes
- Sebastián Cáceres
- Cristian Borja
- Jonathan Dos Santos
- Álvaro Fidalgo
- Erick Sánchez
- Alejandro Zendejas
- Brian Rodríguez
- Rodrigo Aguirre
Tijuana
- Antonio Rodríguez
- Rafael Fernández
- Jackson Porozo
- Unai Bilbao
- Jesús Vega
- Iván Tona
- Jesús Gómez
- Kevin Castañeda
- Gilberto Mora
- Ramiro Árciga
- Mourad El Ghezouani
This opening match of the Clausura 2026 season will be crucial for both teams. Fans have high hopes for a thrilling encounter as Tijuana takes on América at the Estadio Caliente.
