Queretaro FC hosts Toluca at Estadio La Corregidora on August 21, 2026, in a crucial Liga MX Apertura match. The fixture arrives as Toluca sits fifth with 7 points (2W-1D-2L) and Queretaro eighth with 7 points (2W-2D-1L), a difference of just one position in the standings.
How the teams arrive
Queretaro FC, managed by Esteban Gonzalez, comes off a 0-0 draw with Club Universidad Nacional on August 16, 2026, and a 3-2 win over Tigres on August 1, 2026, but lost three consecutive Leagues Cup matches. Toluca, led by Antonio Mohamed, drew 0-0 with Atlante on August 15, 2026, and beat FC Dallas 3-1 in their final Leagues Cup group match on August 13, 2026.
Key players and recent form
A. Ávila leads Queretaro's attack with 3 goals in 5 appearances this season, while Toluca have scored nine goals and conceded two in their last five matches. The most recent meeting ended 1-0 to Queretaro on April 4, 2026, but Toluca won the previous two encounters 4-0 and 5-0 at La Bombonera.
Managerial context
Esteban Gonzalez confirmed no injury or suspension news ahead of this fixture, while Antonio Mohamed stated similarly for Toluca, with no confirmed team news for Los Diablos Rojos. Both managers have not released a probable lineup.
What to expect next
Queretaro FC will face Atlas away on August 29, 2026, a match that could impact their position in the table, while Toluca remains in the top five. The teams' recent form shows Queretaro with a 2W-2D-1L record in their last five matches, and Toluca with a 2W-2D-1L record as well, with the next fixture for Queretaro being against Atlas.
Queretaro FC sits 10th in Liga MX with 7 points from 5 games, a 0 goal difference, and 6 points behind leaders Club America. The match is scheduled for 11:10 PM on August 21, 2026, at Estadio La Corregidora.
