⚽ League 2 – Group A
2026 Season • Round 11 Recap
(46-round season)
Round 11 marks an important early checkpoint in Group A, with the promotion race, playoff battle, and relegation fight beginning to take shape.
🔝 Promotion Race
AC Milan (ITA) remain firmly in control at the top of the table with 23 points, continuing to justify their status as promotion favorites. Their strong goal difference and consistent form keep them in the automatic promotion spot to the World Premier League.
Close behind, Vancouver Whitecaps and Chankas CYC (PER) are level on 23 points as well, but trail on goal difference. Both sides are showing title-challenging form and remain well within striking distance of first place.
🎯 Playoff Zone (2nd–9th)
The playoff battle is already intense after just 11 rounds:
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Ajax (NEATH) and Pachuca (MEX) sit comfortably inside the playoff positions, both showing strong attacking balance.
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Caracas FC (VEN) and Fortaleza (BRA) continue to trade blows in the middle of the pack.
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Cartaginés (CRC) and Tout Puissant Mazembe are hanging onto playoff spots, though inconsistency could prove costly.
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Bahia (BRA) currently close out the playoff places in 9th, but pressure from below is mounting.
Every point matters here, as finishing 2nd–9th is the only path to promotion via the playoffs.
🟡 Cup Qualification Spots
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Fulham (UK) sit in 10th place, which currently earns a spot in the Friendly Cup.
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F.C. Copenhagen (DK) hold 11th, placing them in line for the King’s Cup qualification.
These positions are far from secure, with several teams just one result away from jumping above or falling below the cut line.
🔻 Relegation Battle
The bottom of the table is already tense:
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Defence Force (TB) and Raja (MOR) occupy the final two spots and would be relegated to League III if the season ended now.
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FC Midtjylland (DK) and Al Ahly SC (EG) are hovering dangerously close and cannot afford extended losing runs.
With 35 rounds still to play, there’s plenty of time to escape—but the warning signs are flashing.
📊 Round 11 Takeaway
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AC Milan set the pace, but the top three are separated by fine margins.
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The playoff zone is crowded and volatile.
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Mid-table cup qualification spots are wide open.
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The relegation fight is already fierce.
Round 11 reminds us that in a 46-round marathon, momentum can change quickly—but early consistency is already paying dividends.
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