Vancouver FC vs Cruz Azul Preview & Prediction | 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup | First Round

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Not to be confused with the Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver FC have qualified for the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup via the Canadian Championship.

Kick-off date/time:

How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / USA – All matches are televised on TUDN, while Fox Sports will also broadcast some matches

How to watch online: UK – This match can be streamed live on the official CONCACAF YouTube channel / USA – CONCACAF Champions Cup matches can be streamed live between ViX & Fubo

Vancouver FC vs Cruz Azul prediction

Vancouver FC managed to finish as runners’ up in the 2025 Canadian Championship. Under the management of Martin Nash, they performed poorly in the CPL, finishing eighth in the 2025 campaign and missing out on the playoff places.

They now face a Cruz Azul side that are the surprise reigning champions of the tournament, having won the event in their 19th qualification last year. They finished third in Liga MX last season and reached the final phase semi-finals.

Cruz Azul will head north in freezing conditions aware that it may be a bit tougher than it should be on paper but it is a massive mis-match and they are firm favourites for this one.

Vancouver FC vs Cruz Azul tip: Cruz Azul to win -1 handicap