Chicago Fire - Santos Laguna live - Football

Chicago Fire take on Santos Laguna at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview on Monday, 10 August 2026, at 01:00 BST, in the group stage of Leagues Cup 2026. The Men in Red arrive with three wins from their last five MLS matches, while Santos Laguna have endured a nightmare run of four defeats in five games - including three straight losses in Liga MX Apertura. The two clubs have met only once before, a 2-2 friendly draw in 2012, making this their first-ever competitive meeting.

Match Info: Chicago Fire vs Santos Laguna

Chicago Fire face Santos Laguna on Sunday, 9 August 2026 local time - which is 01:00 BST on Monday, 10 August 2026 for supporters in the United Kingdom. The match takes place at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois, as part of the Leagues Cup 2026 group stage, the annual CONCACAF-sanctioned competition between MLS and Liga MX clubs.

Where to Watch Chicago Fire vs Santos Laguna?

The clash between Chicago Fire and Santos Laguna is available worldwide exclusively on Apple TV. The entire Leagues Cup 2026 tournament is broadcast globally through Apple TV, which means supporters in the United Kingdom and across the world can stream this match without needing a traditional cable or satellite subscription.

Access requires an active MLS Season Pass or Apple TV+ subscription. Apple TV supports streaming on smartphones, tablets, Smart TVs, and web browsers, making it straightforward to follow the action from anywhere in the world.

No terrestrial or satellite television broadcast has been announced for this fixture. Apple TV's exclusive deal with Leagues Cup has made it the go-to platform for fans of both MLS and Liga MX clubs competing in the tournament.

Match between Chicago Fire and Santos Laguna - Preview

This is a pivotal group-stage fixture in Leagues Cup 2026, with both Chicago Fire and Santos Laguna entering their second match of the phase - each carrying the result of their opening fixture on 6 August into this critical encounter at SeatGeek Stadium.

Leagues Cup 2026 features 36 clubs - all 18 MLS sides and all 18 Liga MX teams - split into Eastern and Western regions. Chicago Fire are in the Eastern 3 group, taking on Necaxa, Santos Laguna, and Cruz Azul in succession. Advancement to the Quarterfinals goes to the top four MLS clubs and the top four Liga MX clubs in each region, meaning every point earned in the group phase carries direct consequences for both teams' tournament survival - and their shot at qualifying for the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup.

Chicago Fire will look to build on their late-July form, having beaten Charlotte FC 2-1 in MLS on 2 August just days before the tournament started. Santos Laguna, on the other hand, arrive in desperate need of a result after failing to win any of their three Liga MX Apertura matches and conceding 7 goals in the process. For both clubs, the meeting at SeatGeek Stadium carries real weight in the context of the group standings.

Head-to-Head: Chicago Fire vs Santos Laguna

The head-to-head record between Chicago Fire and Santos Laguna is almost non-existent - the two clubs have met just once in their histories, a 2-2 draw in a 2012 international friendly. The Leagues Cup 2026 encounter will be their first-ever competitive fixture, opening a brand new chapter in this cross-border rivalry.

The only recorded meeting between these two clubs:

• 8 September 2012 - International Friendly - Chicago Fire 2:2 Santos Laguna

Chicago Fire - Recent Form

Chicago Fire head into this fixture with reasonable momentum, having won 3 of their last 5 MLS matches and scoring 9 goals across those five games.

Most recently, the Men in Red claimed a 2-1 victory over Charlotte FC on 2 August, giving Gregg Berhalter's side a confidence boost ahead of their Leagues Cup campaign. However, the weeks prior told a more cautionary tale: Chicago fell 1-3 to New York City FC on 25 July and lost 2-3 to Inter Miami on 22 July - both away defeats that highlighted vulnerabilities in the club's defensive shape on the road. Earlier results were more encouraging, with a 2-1 win over Toronto FC on 24 May and a clean-sheet 2-0 away victory at CF Montreal on 16 May demonstrating the team's ability to grind out results.

Chicago Fire's attacking output has been consistent in their wins - at least two goals in each victory. If that sharpness translates to the Leagues Cup, Santos Laguna's beleaguered defence could be in for a difficult evening at SeatGeek Stadium.

Santos Laguna - Recent Form

Santos Laguna arrive at this fixture in deeply troubling form, having lost 4 of their last 5 matches and failed to win a single one of their three Liga MX Apertura games in 2026.

The figures are stark: Santos lost 2-3 to Monterrey on 19 July, then were beaten 0-1 by Atlas at home on 26 July, and suffered their heaviest blow with a 0-3 defeat to Club América on 2 August - a game in which they failed to register a single goal. A 0-1 loss to America de Cali in a friendly on 10 July added to the gloom, with the only bright spot being a 2-1 friendly victory over NY Cosmos in late June.

Santos Laguna head coach Francisco Rodríguez faces a significant rebuilding job as the tournament unfolds. His team has shipped 7 goals across 3 Liga MX matches and has failed to score in 2 of those 3 games. The offensive drought and the defensive fragility make this a must-watch clash - Santos need a major turnaround against an in-form Chicago side if they are to make any impact on Leagues Cup 2026.

Facts and Statistics

Chicago Fire and Santos Laguna are two of North America's recognisable football clubs - the Fire are one of MLS's founding members while Santos have claimed multiple Liga MX titles - yet their direct record against each other is almost entirely blank. Leagues Cup 2026 represents a rare and significant opportunity for these clubs to build a genuine competitive rivalry.

• The only previous meeting between the two sides ended in a 2-2 draw - an international friendly played on 8 September 2012 at Toyota Park in Bridgeview.
• Chicago Fire won 3 of their last 5 MLS matches, scoring 9 goals and conceding 7.
• Santos Laguna lost all 3 of their Liga MX Apertura 2026 matches, conceding 7 goals and failing to score in their last 2 league games.
• Leagues Cup 2026 awards the winner, runner-up, and third-place finisher with spots in the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup.
• SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview holds approximately 20,000 spectators and serves as one of Chicago Fire's home venues alongside Soldier Field.