Liga MX Says No Relegation for 2026-27, Halting Expansión Promotion

The Mexican Football Federation announced that all 18 Liga MX clubs will retain their top‑division status for the 2026-27 campaign. As a result, the Liga Expansión teams lose any chance of promotion to the first division.

This decision reshapes the competitive landscape and forces clubs to adjust their financial and sporting strategies. Stakeholders anticipate long‑term impacts on league development.