Overview
- Inter Miami published a starting XI that listed Lionel Messi as captain and confirmed Luis Suárez was available after serving a suspension.
- Coach Guillermo Hoyos has said Messi's reintegration must proceed gradually because the player is grieving and the club aims to protect his welfare.
- Messi had returned to play midweek as a second-half substitute in Inter Miami's 3-2 Leagues Cup loss to Club León before being named in the Nashville lineup.
- The game was carried worldwide on Apple TV's MLS Season Pass, reflecting the league's centralized streaming rights for 2026 matches.
- Nashville beat Inter Miami 4-1 on Saturday night, with Messi missing a penalty, a result that extended Nashville's lead at the top of the Eastern Conference and deepened Miami's run of poor results.