América will look to extend its unbeaten run and retain top spot in the Apertura 2026 standings when it hosts Puebla in Jornada 6.
The league leaders return to Liga MX action after securing a place in the Leagues Cup semifinals with a midweek victory over Columbus Crew. Guillermo Almada’s team is also preparing for the upcoming returns of Luis Malagón and Álex Zendejas, although uncertainty remains over the futures of Brian Rodríguez and Sebastián Cáceres.
América vs. Puebla confirmed lineups
América: Fernando Tapia, Emilio Lara, Ramón Juárez, Miguel Vázquez, Dagoberto Espinoza, Ícaro Da Conceicao, Edwin Cerrillo, Alexis Gutiérrez, Oscar Perea, Diego Arriaga, Alejandro Cárdenas.
Puebla: Ricardo Gutiérrez, Juan Vargas, Facundo Almada, Fernando Monárrez, Íker Moreno, Alonso Ramírez, Carlos Baltazar, Alejandro Organista, Kevin Velasco, Brayan Garnica, Eduardo Mustre.
How América and Puebla enter the match
América defeated Juárez 2-1 in its previous league match at Estadio Olímpico Benito Juárez before beating Columbus Crew during the week to book its place in the Leagues Cup semifinals.
Puebla has gone three matches without a defeat and earned three points in Jornada 5 with a 3-2 win over Santos at the Estadio Cuauhtémoc. La Franja is only one victory behind América and remains in the playoff qualification places. An away win against the leaders would provide Gerardo Espinoza’s side with a major confidence boost, although Puebla is not expected to enter the match as the favorite.
América vs. Puebla: date, time and how to watch
Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Kickoff: 7:05 p.m. Mexico City time; 8:05 p.m. Ecuador, Colombia and Peru; 9:05 p.m. Eastern Time and Chile; 10:05 p.m. Argentina and Uruguay
Venue: Estadio Victoria
Where to watch in Mexico: Canal 5, TUDN and ViX
Source: espndeportes.espn.com
