Toluca Pumas: kickoff time and where to watch live
Toluca Pumas kick off at 9:05 p.m. Central Mexico time on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Estadio Nemesio Díez in Liga MX Apertura 2026 Matchday 2. Fans can watch live on Azteca 7 and stream via FOX One or Azteca Deportes platforms, with Toluca favored after a strong start.
Key Takeaways
- Toluca hosts Pumas at 21:05 CT on July 21, 2026, at Estadio Nemesio Díez.
- Live coverage is on Azteca 7, with streaming on FOX One and Azteca Deportes digital platforms.
- Toluca sits third after a 2-0 win over Chivas; Pumas seeks a first win after a 3-0 loss to Pachuca.
- Antonio Mohamed and Esteban Solari are expected to field largely familiar starting XIs.
- Bookmakers list Toluca as a clear favorite for the Jornada 2 clash.
The early Matchday 2 slate puts third-place Toluca against a Pumas side still searching for its first points under Esteban Solari. Form, venue, and odds all point to a high-stakes night in Toluca for both clubs.
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What time does Toluca Pumas kick off?
According to Mediotiempo, the Toluca Pumas fixture is set for Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 21:05 hours Central Mexico time. The venue is Estadio Nemesio Díez, Toluca’s home ground known as El Infierno.
TV Azteca and MARCA confirm the same kickoff window for the Apertura 2026 Jornada 2 meeting. That timing places the match among the early midweek Liga MX action.
Where can you watch Toluca vs Pumas live?
Open television coverage is scheduled on Azteca 7. Mediotiempo also lists FOX One for streaming, while TV Azteca says the game can be followed on Azteca Deportes digital platforms and the app.
Viewers outside Mexico should check local rights holders and streaming geo-rules, as free-to-air Azteca 7 access may differ by country.
How do Toluca and Pumas arrive at Matchday 2?
Toluca opened Apertura 2026 with a 0-2 away win at Chivas in Estadio Akron. Alexis Vega and Jesús Gallardo scored, lifting the Diablos Rojos into third place and early title talk.
Pumas, Liga MX runners-up last cycle, debuted under Solari with a 0-3 home defeat to Pachuca at Estadio Olímpico Universitario. The university side needs a response on the road to avoid early points pressure.
TV Azteca notes Toluca is also eyeing the Campeón de Campeones against Cruz Azul, so Mohamed must balance league form with that looming final.
What are the expected lineups for Toluca Pumas?
MARCA reports Mohamed may keep the backbone that beat Chivas: Luis García in goal; Diego Barbosa, Bruno Méndez, Federico Pereira, and Jesús Gallardo in defense; Franco Romero, Marcel Ruiz, Helinho, Jesús Angulo, and Alexis Vega in midfield; Paulinho up front.
For Pumas, Solari’s projected XI features Keylor Navas; Pablo Bennevendo, Nathan Silva, Ángel Azuaje, and Álvaro Angulo; Santiago Trigos, Pedro Vite, Stanley García, Sebastián Córdova, and Juninho; with Robert Morales leading the line. Argentine winger Luciano Herrera has an agreement from Newell’s Old Boys, but MARCA says his debut is likely delayed.
Betting boards reinforce Toluca’s edge. RushBet odds cited by Mediotiempo were Toluca -190, draw +325, and Pumas +425. TV Azteca quoted decimal prices around 1.63 / 4.20 / 5.00 and an AI simulation tipping Toluca 3-1, with roughly 61% chance of a home win.