Querétaro Vs. Cruz Azul Match Sparks US Interest Amid Liga MX Surge
Querétaro Vs. Cruz Azul Match Sparks US Interest Amid Liga MX Surge...
The Liga MX clash between Querétaro and Cruz Azul is trending in the U.S. today as Mexican soccer continues to grow its American fanbase. The match, set for April 24, 2026, at Querétaro's Estadio Corregidora, has drawn attention due to Cruz Azul's playoff push and Querétaro's underdog appeal.
Cruz Azul, one of Mexico's most popular clubs, boasts a significant U.S. following, particularly in states with large Mexican-American populations like California and Texas. Querétaro, meanwhile, has become a sentimental favorite after narrowly avoiding relegation last season. The game's timing—a Friday night fixture—makes it accessible to U.S. viewers on Univision and TUDN.
The match gained extra traction after Cruz Azul's recent 3-1 victory over Club América, which elevated them to third in the Liga MX standings. Querétaro, sitting mid-table, hopes to play spoiler as the league enters its final stretch. Social media buzz suggests many U.S.-based fans are tuning in to see if Cruz Azul can maintain momentum.
Liga MX has surpassed MLB and NBA in U.S. Spanish-language viewership multiple times this season, per Nielsen data. This growth explains why even midweek matches like Querétaro vs. Cruz Azul now trend stateside. The league's affordable streaming options and passionate diaspora fanbase continue driving its stateside surge.
Pre-game discussions have focused on Cruz Azul's Uriel Antuna, who scored twice last match, and Querétaro's veteran keeper Édgar Hernández. With playoff implications on the line, the match represents another milestone in Liga MX's expanding U.S. footprint. Kickoff is at 10:00 PM ET, with over 1.2 million U.S. viewers expected.
