Puebla's Liga MX fixture away to Tigres has been rescheduled to avoid a direct clash with the Mexican national team's international friendly. The match, part of Matchday 10 of the Apertura 2026, will now kick off at 21:10 on September 26 at the Estadio Universitario in Nuevo León, instead of the original 19:00 slot. The league made the adjustment to ensure fans can watch both the club match and Mexico's game against Colombia without overlap.
Rafael Márquez will make his debut as Mexico's head coach that same evening. The friendly against Colombia is scheduled for 19:00 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, USA. The coach confirmed the start of a new era for El Tri.
League-wide adjustments
The rescheduling of Tigres vs Puebla was not the only change. Liga MX also moved three other matches on the same date. Cruz Azul vs Toluca was shifted to 16:50, Guadalajara vs Querétaro to 17:07, and Santos vs Pachuca to 21:05. This reshuffling aims for a more efficient broadcast distribution on a day with high competition for viewer attention.
For Puebla, sitting eighth in the table with 14 points, this match is key. Gerardo Espinoza's side arrives with a record of two wins, one draw, and one loss in their last four outings, including a 1-1 draw with Atlante FC last time out. A win in Nuevo León could push them closer to the playoff spots.
Meanwhile, Tigres, managed by Víctor Manuel Vucetich, are coming off a loss to Bravos de Juárez and desperately need three points to stay in the fight for a Liguilla berth. Recent history favors Puebla, who won the last meeting 3-1 back in March. The Puebla squad, which you can review in detail, will look to repeat that success in a tough away venue. The match represents a chance to solidify a position in the upper reaches of the standings before the regular season concludes.
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