LAFC vs. Querétaro Lineups, Live Streaming, How and Where to Watch Leagues Cup on TV
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August 12, 2026, Los Angeles FC earned two critical points in the 2026 Leagues Cup group stage by defeating Liga MX club Querétaro F.C. 5-3 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 regulation draw at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. Querétaro opened the scoring in the 12th minute when forward Alí Ávila headed in a rebound past LAFC goalkeeper Hugo Lloris. LAFC leveled the match in the 57th minute through Denis Bouanga, who tapped in a cross from Ryan Raposo to score his 15th career Leagues Cup goal. In the postmatch shootout, LAFC converted all five attempts, while Querétaro's Daniel Parra hit the crossbar, allowing Ryan Porteous to seal the victory. The result elevated LAFC to seven points in the tournament standings, strengthening their bid to finish in the top four and advance to the quarterfinals.
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Timeline of Events
- On August 12 2026 12:00PM LAFC needed win against Querétaro to keep quarterfinal hopes alive.
- On August 12 2026 7:42PM Querétaro striker Alí Ávila scored opening header in 12th minute.
- On August 12 2026 8:43PM Denis Bouanga equalized for LAFC in the 57th minute.
- On August 12 2026 9:35PM Match ended 1-1 sending teams into direct penalty shootout.
- On August 12 2026 9:42PM Querétaro defender Daniel Parra struck crossbar during fifth penalty round.
- On August 12 2026 9:43PM Ryan Porteous converted final penalty to win shootout 5-3.
- On August 12 2026 9:45PM LAFC secured two points to reach seven total group points.
- On August 13 2026 10:00AM Remaining Phase One group matches determine final quarterfinal field placement.
- On August 15 2026 7:30PM LAFC returns to MLS play hosting rival San Diego FC.
- On August 20 2026 8:00PM Top four group finishers advance to Leagues Cup quarterfinal stage.
News Intelligence
- LAFC secured two vital points towards tournament quarterfinal qualification status.
- A quarterfinal berth maintains economic and competitive momentum for LAFC.
- LAFC players, coaching staff, fans, and stadium venue personnel affected.
- Readers should track official match summaries and verified tournament standings.
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