Mazatlán FC defeated Cruz Azul 2-1 in the final of the International Football Cup held in Veracruz, securing the tournament title ahead of the Liga MX Apertura 2025 season. The victory marked Mazatlán's successful conclusion of their preseason, which also included a win against Newell's Old Boys. The match was led by coach Robert Dante Siboldi for Mazatlán and featured Nicolás Larcamón coaching Cruz Azul. The Liga MX Apertura 2025 officially commenced on July 11, 2025, with Puebla hosting Atlas in the opening game. The league's return has been promoted as a dynamic and competitive season, with broadcasts available on various platforms including TUDN and Fox Sports Mexico.