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Inter Miami vs. Orlando City: Messi a Game-Day Decision for Leagues Cup Semifinal

The winner advances to the final, which guarantees entry to the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup.

Inter Miami players celebrate a goal against Tigres in the Leagues Cup quarterfinal.
Lionel Messi could return to action in the Leagues Cup semifinal.
Inter Miami CF v Orlando City - Leagues Cup Semifinal
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Overview

  • Inter Miami confirmed Lionel Messi trained and will be assessed at kickoff, with Jordi Alba also evaluated after a knee knock.
  • Assistant Javier Morales leads Miami on the touchline as head coach Javier Mascherano serves a suspension from the quarterfinal.
  • Orlando City enters with a season sweep over Miami, winning 3-0 in May and 4-1 on August 10.
  • Kickoff is 8:30 p.m. ET at Chase Stadium, with streaming in the U.S. on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV; lineups publish about an hour before the match.
  • Both finalists and the third-place winner earn 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup berths, with LA Galaxy vs. Seattle Sounders in the other semifinal later tonight.