Who advances to the Semifinals: Chicago Fire or CF Monterrey?

Market context

MLS's perfect unbeaten side against Rayados' pedigree. Chicago Fire were the best team of the league phase —9 points, three wins, never giving ground— and host at home. Across from them, CF Monterrey, a Liga MX heavyweight that scraped through (they advanced on a tiebreaker) but arrive with more than enough squad depth to strike. Single match, no draw: if the 90' end level, it goes straight to penalties (no extra time in this round). On Tuesday, August 25, we find out who keeps dreaming of the title. Who advances to the Semifinals?

Resolution criteria

• How it resolvesResolves in favor of the team —«Chicago Fire» or «CF Monterrey»— that advances to the semifinals of the 2026 Leagues Cup. Advancing counts by any route: regulation time (90' plus stoppage) or a penalty shootout (there is no extra time in this round); the exact score does NOT affect resolution, only which team advances. No draw is possible. The resolution is confirmed by the official Leagues Cup result of «Chicago Fire» vs «CF Monterrey» (quarterfinals, August 25, 2026). In case of suspension, postponement, annulment or a walkover, the resolution will follow the official Leagues Cup decision on which team advances. If the match is not played, the tournament is cancelled, or no winning team is officially confirmed by August 31, 2026, the market is cancelled.
• When it closesAugust 26, 2026 at 12:30 AM
• Verification sourcehttps://www.leaguescup.com