Toluca – Juárez meet in a crucial Jornada 10 clash of the Clausura 2026 on Sunday, March 8, 2026 (ET) at the Nemesio Diez as Toluca chases the top spot and Juárez arrives on an upswing. Toluca is the two-time champion and undefeated second-place side with 21 points under coach Antonio Mohamed. Juárez come into the game in 12th after a morale-boosting win over América.
Key facts and broadcast
The match opens Jornada 10 at the Nemesio Diez, known locally as the “Infierno. ” Toluca sit on 21 points from six wins and three draws across nine matches and seek to close the gap to leader Cruz Azul. Juárez enter inspired after defeating América and will aim to disrupt Toluca’s momentum.
In Mexican territory the broadcast for this fixture will be exclusive to pay television systems and digital platforms; there will be no availability on free-to-air television. Matchday programming and minute-by-minute coverage are being handled through pay and digital outlets for viewers inside the country.
Toluca – Juárez: availability and absences
Coach Antonio Mohamed will not have Alexis Vega available for the match; Vega has not recovered from an arthroscopic cleaning surgery on his right knee following persistent discomfort and a prior injury from last year. The player will not be part of the matchday squad and will not occupy a spot on the bench.
Mohamed has also omitted Paulinho from the starting XI for tactical reasons; Paulinho remains on the bench as an option during the game. Toluca’s selection decisions come as the club looks to protect its unbeaten domestic run while managing player fitness through a packed stretch of fixtures.
The buildup to the fixture included notes of an expected return for Alexis Vega to Nemesio Diez, but final team selection confirms he will not be available for this clash.
What’s next — stakes and schedule
With Toluca undefeated and occupying the subleader position, the outcome will influence the top of the Clausura 2026 table and the chase for the leader, Cruz Azul. For Juárez, a positive result could consolidate momentum after their recent victory over América and improve their standing beyond 12th place.
All time-sensitive information in this story is current as of Sunday, March 8, 2026 (ET). Expect updates to squad lists and availability in the hours before kickoff; Toluca – Juárez is likely to produce immediate effects on the league table and manager Antonio Mohamed’s rotation choices will be watched closely as the competition progresses.
Toluca – Juárez carries immediate season consequences: Toluca must manage absences and preserve its unbeaten run, while Juárez looks to convert recent form into a result at the Nemesio Diez.
