Overview
- Kickoff is Saturday, September 20 at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, with 6:30 p.m. Peru, 5:30 p.m. Mexico, and 1:30 a.m. Sunday in Spain among the listed times.
- Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass carries the match worldwide, and outlets caution against using unauthorized streaming sites.
- Inter Miami sits sixth in the Eastern Conference with 49 points after 14 wins, while D.C. United is near the bottom on 25 points following a 1-1 draw with Orlando City.
- Messi has 20 goals in 21 league appearances this season, becoming the fifth MLS player to record 20 goals in two straight seasons.
- Pre-match reports list probable lineups featuring Messi, Busquets and Alba for Miami and Benteke for D.C. United, with Ismir Pekmic reported as referee.