Overview

• Inter Miami beat Orlando City 3-1 after trailing at halftime, with two goals from Lionel Messi and a stoppage‑time clincher by Telasco Segovia.
• Seattle Sounders defeated LA Galaxy 2-0 to set up the final at Lumen Field on Sunday, August 31, with kickoff time yet to be confirmed.
• After the semifinal, Messi said Argentina’s September 4 home qualifier against Venezuela will be his last World Cup‑qualifying home match in the country.
• UEFA held the 2025/26 Champions League phase‑of‑league draw in Monaco, assigning eight opponents to each of the 36 clubs for an eight‑match slate running from September 16 to January 28.
• UEFA reaffirmed that higher phase finishers will host the second leg in knockout ties, with notable pairings including Barcelona vs PSG; playoffs are in February and the final is on May 30, 2026, in Budapest, while reports of an earlier final kickoff remain unconfirmed.