Forge FC secured a vital goalless draw against Tigres UANL in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup 2026 first-round tie. The Canadian side's defensive performance limited the Mexican visitors despite fewer shots and possession. The result keeps Forge's hopes alive for advancing past Liga MX opposition.
In a tightly contested match at Hamilton Stadium in Hamilton, Forge FC of the Canadian Premier League faced off against Tigres UANL from Mexico's Liga MX on Tuesday. The first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup 2026 first-round tie ended 0-0, showcasing Forge's defensive resilience.
Forge managed just three shots on target compared to Tigres' seven, while holding only 32 percent possession. This performance marked a masterclass in defense, preventing the 2020 Champions Cup winners from finding the net. The draw offers Forge a chance to break their historical losing streak against Liga MX teams in the return fixture.
The second leg is set for February 10, 2026, at Estadio Universitario in San Nicolas de los Garza. The victor will advance to the last 16 of the tournament, which is CONCACAF's premier club competition spanning North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Success in the Champions Cup—formerly the Champions League—grants automatic qualification to the FIFA Club World Cup and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup.
Elsewhere in the first round, San Diego FC defeated UNAM 4-1 at home, while Club America edged Olimpia 2-1.
