Who will Inter Miami play in the 2024 Leagues Cup group stage?

The draw has been confirmed for this year’s edition of the MLS-Liga MX competition, which returns in its expanded format in July and August.

Diego GorostietaDiegsGorostietaWilliam AllenWAS_AllenUpdate: Jan 31st, 2024 17:53 EST

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Holders Inter Miami have been handed a tough draw in the group stage of the 2024 Leagues Cup.

Tigres test for Herons in Leagues Cup

Miami, who are currently preparing for the start of the 2024 MLS season, have been pitted against Mexican giants Tigres in Group East 3, with Liga MX’s Puebla completing the section.

Together with Miami, Tigres are among the favourites to win the 2024 Leagues Cup, which will be the second edition of the tournament since it was expanded to include 47 Liga MX and MLS teams.

As in 2023, the Leagues Cup first round will consist of 15 groups of three, with the top two in each section progressing to a 32-club knockout stage.

The most recent MLS Cup winners – Columbus Crew – and the Liga MX’s highest points scorers in 2023 – Club América – have both been handed a bye to the round of 32.

New year, new @LeaguesCup title up for grabs 🏆💥Our #LeaguesCup2024 group is set ⬇️Details: https://t.co/ItJBx46yaK pic.twitter.com/K1A0TFwQPi

— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) January 31, 2024

2024 Leagues Cup group-stage draw in full

Bye to the round of 32

Columbus Crew and Club América

Group West 1

CF MonterreyPumasAustin FC

Group West 2

ChivasSan Jose EarthquakesLA Galaxy

Group West 3

St Louis CityFC DallasFC Juárez

Group West 4

TolucaSporting Kansas CityChicago Fire

Group West 5

Club LeónPortland TimbersColorado Rapids

Group West 6

Seattle SoundersMinnesota UnitedClub Necaxa

Group West 7

LAFCVancouver WhitecapsClub Tijuana

Group West 8

Houston DynamoReal Salt LakeAtlas

Group East 1

FC CincinnatiNew York City FCClub Querétaro

Group East 2

Orlando CityAtlético de San LuisCF Montreal

Group East 3

TigresPueblaInter Miami

Group East 4

Philadelphia UnionCharlotte FCBlue Cross

Group East 5

New England RevolutionNashville SCMazatlán

Group East 6

PachucaNew York Red BullsToronto FC

Group East 7

Atlanta UnitedSantos LagunaDC United

When is the 2024 Leagues Cup?

The 2024 Leagues Cup is to be held between 26 July and 25 August 2024, with the United States and Canada again the host nations.

What happened in the 2023 Leagues Cup?

Led by summer signing Lionel Messi, who made a match-winning debut in his team’s group-stage opener against Cruz Azul, Inter Miami lifted the first trophy in their history.