MEXICO CITY, July 5 (Reuters) – Club América begins the Apertura 2026 campaign under new management, facing Querétaro at Estadio La Corregidora on Saturday. The match, the first of the tournament for both sides, marks the official debut of Guillermo Almada as América’s head coach. The club is under pressure to improve on a subpar Clausura 2026 finish.
The fixture kicks off at 9:00 PM local time (CDT). For viewers in the U.S., that is 10:00 PM ET/7:00 PM PT. The venue is the 34,000-seat Estadio La Corregidora in Querétaro.
| Region | Broadcaster/Streaming | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Televisa, TV Azteca | Vix, Azteca Deportes |
| United States | Univision, TUDN | ViX, TUDN app |
| International | Fanatiz | Fanatiz app |
Almada’s arrival is the central narrative. He inherits a squad with significant attacking talent but a porous defense that conceded 18 goals in the Clausura’s final six matches. Querétaro, finishing mid-table last season, will rely on a compact 4-4-2 shape and the passionate support of their home crowd.
Probable lineups are based on open training sessions. América is expected to field a 4-3-3 formation. Querétaro will likely counter with a 4-4-2.
América (4-3-3): Malagón; Reyes, Cáceres, Juárez, Sánchez; Dos Santos, Fidalgo, Zendejas; López, Martín, Quiñones.
Querétaro (4-4-2): Rodríguez; Venegas, Balanta, Escamilla, García; Gómez, Barrera, Sepúlveda, Preciado; Sosa, Batista.
Goal probability models from multiple sportsbooks give América a 52% chance of winning. The draw is at 26%, and a Querétaro win is at 22%. Over/under for total goals is set at 2.5.
Historical data supports América’s edge. América has won four of the last five meetings. However, Querétaro has drawn twice at La Corregidora in that span.
The final prediction is a 2-1 victory for Club América. The attacking trio of Martín, Quiñones, and López should exploit the Querétaro defense, but a clean sheet is unlikely. A win would give Almada immediate credibility. A loss would amplify questions about the team’s defensive stability.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: What time does Querétaro vs América start?
- A: The match kicks off at 9:00 PM CDT (10:00 PM ET/7:00 PM PT) on Saturday.
- Q: Where can I watch Querétaro vs América in the US?
- A: In the US, the match is broadcast on Univision and TUDN, and available for streaming on ViX and the TUDN app.
- Q: What formation will Club América use?
- A: América is expected to field a 4-3-3 formation under new coach Guillermo Almada.
- Q: Who is the favorite to win the match?
- A: América has a 52% chance of winning according to sportsbook models, making them the favorite.
Extended Reading
For further tactical breakdowns and fan reaction, refer to the pre-match analysis on SI.com and Mediotiempo. The core match data is sourced from ESPN Deportes and Liga MX official channels.