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FC Juarez hosts Xolos Tijuana in Liga MX Apertura 2026 Jornada 11 on Saturday, October 10, with kickoff at 7:00 PM ET. In the United States, the match airs on FOX Deportes, FS2 and Telemundo and streams on Peacock, FOX One and Fubo. Last-place Juarez needs a result against eighth-place Xolos, who arrive with a game in hand and a Liguilla place to protect.
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| Match | FC Juarez vs Xolos Tijuana |
| Date | Saturday, October 10, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 7:00 PM ET (6:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM PT) |
| Competition | Liga MX Apertura 2026, Jornada 11 |
| U.S. TV | FOX Deportes, FS2, Telemundo |
| U.S. Stream | Peacock, Peacock on Prime Video, FOX One on Prime Video, Fubo |
| Venue | Estadio Olimpico Benito Juarez, Ciudad Juarez |
Where to Watch FC Juarez vs Xolos Tijuana
FOX Deportes, FS2 and Telemundo share the U.S. broadcast, going live at 7:00 PM ET. Peacock carries the match live, FOX One streams the FOX Deportes feed, and Fubo includes all three channels. This match is not on ViX. For the rest of the weekend’s Liga MX slate, see our complete Liga MX viewing guide.
Can You Watch FC Juarez vs Xolos Tijuana for Free?
Yes, over the air. Telemundo is a free broadcast network available with an antenna in most U.S. markets, so no paid subscription is needed where it airs locally. For more no-cost options across the league, see our Liga MX free viewing guide.
Why this match matters
Juarez sits last with three points from ten matches, and even that lone victory came under Gustavo Lema against Tigres UANL in Jornada 9. Midfielder Monchu Rodriguez called the last seven rounds “seven finals” this week, describing Saturday as a border classic his team has to win.
Xolos holds eighth with 14 points and a game in hand against America (October 28). A win would pull Sebastian Abreu’s side toward the direct Liguilla places; a slip would let the chasing pack close the gap.
Recent form
FC Juarez (league only, oldest first): lost 0-4 at Toluca, lost 0-2 at home to Pachuca, lost 1-2 at Santos, won 2-0 at home to Tigres UANL, lost 1-2 at Leon. One win and four defeats in the last five, four goals scored and eight conceded.
Xolos Tijuana (league only, oldest first): lost 2-5 at Chivas, won 2-0 at home to Pumas, lost 0-1 at home to Queretaro, drew 2-2 at Pachuca, lost 2-3 at home to Atlas. One win, one draw and three defeats, eleven goals conceded. The Jornada 7 match against America was postponed to October 28.
Team news
Juarez’s injury list is unchanged from the club’s last official squad list (fcjuarez.com, September 27): Jairo Torres, Ettson Ayon and Lucas Romero remain out, Romero sidelined since the opening weekend. Denzell Garcia and Jose Luis Rodriguez are back in training after duty with Mexico and Panama, having both missed the Jornada 10 trip to Leon.
The big question mark is Gilberto Mora. Xolos’ top scorer left Mexico’s camp with physical discomfort and returned to Tijuana for medical evaluation ahead of the October 6 friendly against Chile, with no diagnosis or timeline given.
Reports conflict on his Saturday status. One national outlet lists him as a likely absence, while a Juarez-area outlet reported October 7 that club sources expect him to travel with Xolos. No other confirmed Xolos absences have been reported, and Jackson Porozo is back after international duty.
What to watch
Does Mora play? The 17-year-old has five goals in seven league matches, more than a third of Xolos’ total. If he is limited or absent, Abreu loses his attack’s main link.
Estupinan’s run. Oscar Estupinan has scored all four of Juarez’s goals across its last three matches: a penalty at Santos, both against Tigres UANL and the consolation at Leon. The hosts’ attack starts and ends with him.
Two leaky defenses. Juarez owns the league’s worst defensive record, while Xolos has conceded eleven in its last five. With both back lines struggling, the team that defends its box better likely takes the points.
Recent head-to-head
The most recent meeting came at this stadium on April 10, 2026: Xolos won 1-2 in the Clausura 2026 behind goals from Kevin Castaneda and Ramiro Arciga, with Guilherme’s late penalty pulling one back for Juarez. Across the last five league meetings, Xolos has two wins, Juarez has one, and two ended level.
Prediction
Xolos Tijuana 2-1 FC Juarez. The visitors have more paths to goal and Juarez has lost nine of ten, but the Bravos’ home win over Tigres and Estupinan’s scoring run keep this close into the second half.
FAQ
What time does FC Juarez vs Xolos Tijuana kick off?
Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET (6:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM PT).
What channel is FC Juarez vs Xolos Tijuana on in the USA?
FOX Deportes, FS2 and Telemundo.
Can I stream FC Juarez vs Xolos Tijuana?
Yes. The confirmed U.S. streaming options are Peacock, FOX One and Fubo.
Is FC Juarez vs Xolos Tijuana on Fubo?
Yes. Fubo carries FOX Deportes, FS2 and Telemundo, all three U.S. broadcasters for this match.
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Is FC Juarez vs Xolos Tijuana on ViX?
No. ViX does not carry this match. The confirmed U.S. streaming options are Peacock, FOX One and Fubo.
