The Liga MX Clausura 2026 sees eight teams battling to decide the champion of Mexican soccer. But a number of teams will have to overcome some significant absences and the Mexico national team’s 2026 World Cup preparations are to blame.

Less than 48 hours after the conclusion of the Clausura 2026 regular season, Mexico manager Javier Aguirre announced a list of 12 Liga MX players that will be included in El Tri’s 2026 World Cup roster.

Ten of the players included on Aguirre’s list play for Liga MX clubs that are participating in the Clausura 2026 playoffs.…