San Diego FC defeats Pumas 4-1 in first leg of 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup

A historic night in San Diego

On February 3, San Diego hosted a memorable night as the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup kicked off. San Diego FC delivered a statement performance, defeating Pumas 4-1 in the first leg in front of a sold-out crowd.

Early strike from Pumas

Pumas took the lead early when Robert Morales scored a spectacular bicycle kick in the 11th minute. Despite the goal, San Diego FC gradually gained control of the match, though the first half remained tight with limited chances.

Second-half turnaround

San Diego FC dominated possession after halftime. The breakthrough came in the 68th minute, when Duah headed home the equalizer to make it 1-1.

Goals rain down late

Momentum fully shifted as David Vázquez scored the go-ahead goal in the 76th minute. Alex Mighten extended the lead at 81’, and Luca Bombino sealed the emphatic 4-1 win in the 86th minute following a defensive error by Pumas.

Strong advantage heading into the second leg

With a three-goal cushion, San Diego FC heads into the return leg with confidence, proving they are ready to compete at the highest level in Concacaf despite being early in their season.