League 2 – Group A
2026 Season Recap (Round 46 – Final Round)
After 46 rounds, the League 2 Group A season has officially concluded, deciding promotion, playoff contenders, cup qualifiers, and relegation. It was a dramatic finish with tight battles at both the top and middle of the table.
🏆 Champions & Promotion
1st – Chankas CYC (PER) – 106 pts
Chankas CYC delivered an incredible season to finish first place and earn automatic promotion to the Premier World League.
- Record: 33W – 7D – 6L
- Goals: 152 scored, best attack in the league
- Form: Finished the season with five straight wins
Despite finishing level on points with Vancouver, Chankas CYC’s superior goal difference secured the title. Their consistency and explosive offense made them the dominant force in the group.
🎟️ Playoff Teams (2nd–9th)
Eight clubs now move on to the promotion playoffs, where they will fight for additional promotion spots.
| Position | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC (CND) | 106 |
| 3 | AC Milan (ITA) | 87 |
| 4 | F.C. Copenhagen (DK) | 87 |
| 5 | Caracas FC (VEN) | 87 |
| 6 | Atlético Indo (HON) | 87 |
| 7 | Pachuca (MEX) | 82 |
| 8 | Fulham (UK) | 73 |
| 9 | Sol de América (PAR) | 72 |
Key Notes
- Vancouver Whitecaps matched the champions on points but had to settle for second due to goal difference.
- Positions 3–6 were extremely tight, all finishing on 87 points.
- Fulham and Sol de América secured the final playoff places after strong late runs.
🏆 Cup Qualifications
- 10th – Fortaleza (BRA) → qualifies for the Friendly Cup
- 11th – Ajax (NED) → qualifies for the King’s Cup
Ajax narrowly missed the playoffs despite finishing level on points with Fortaleza.
⬇️ Relegation to League III
| Position | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Raja (MOR) | 37 |
| 24 | Defence Force (TRI) | 19 |
Defence Force struggled all season with the league’s worst defense (159 goals conceded), while Raja could not recover from a poor second half of the season.
🔥 Playoff Preview
The promotion playoffs will feature eight teams battling for advancement to the Premier World League.
Projected Quarterfinal Matchups
(2 vs 9, 3 vs 8, 4 vs 7, 5 vs 6)
- Vancouver Whitecaps vs Sol de América
- AC Milan vs Fulham
- F.C. Copenhagen vs Pachuca
- Caracas FC vs Atlético Indo
Matchup Breakdown
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Sol de América
Vancouver enters as the strongest playoff team, finishing level with the champions on points. Sol de América slipped slightly late in the season but proved they can compete with top teams.
Edge: Vancouver Whitecaps
AC Milan vs Fulham
One of the most interesting clashes. Milan’s offense scored 130 goals, but Fulham has shown resilience and upset potential.
Edge: AC Milan
F.C. Copenhagen vs Pachuca
Copenhagen ended the season strong and has been very balanced defensively. Pachuca is dangerous offensively but inconsistent.
Edge: Slightly Copenhagen
Caracas FC vs Atlético Indo
Perhaps the most evenly matched series. Both teams finished with 87 points and strong goal differences.
Edge: Toss-up
⭐ Playoff Favorites
Three teams stand out as promotion favorites:
- Vancouver Whitecaps – elite consistency and attack
- AC Milan – one of the league’s most dangerous offenses
- F.C. Copenhagen – strong defensive balance
But with several teams tied on points in the standings, the playoffs could easily produce surprises.
✅ Season Summary
- Promoted: Chankas CYC
- Playoffs: Vancouver, AC Milan, Copenhagen, Caracas, Atlético Indo, Pachuca, Fulham, Sol de América
- Friendly Cup: Fortaleza
- King’s Cup: Ajax
- Relegated: Raja, Defence Force
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