Overview
- Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday at 20:30 Argentina time at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, with streaming on Apple TV+, which holds MLS and Leagues Cup rights.
- Inter Miami sits third in the Eastern Conference and has clinched a playoff spot, seeking points to close the gap after the defeat to Chicago Fire.
- New England has been eliminated from playoff contention under coach Pablo Moreira after Caleb Porter's exit and arrives off a 2-0 home win over Atlanta United.
- Probable XI for Inter Miami includes Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez and Sergio Busquets under coach Javier Mascherano, while New England is expected to feature Matt Turner, Carles Gil and Tomás Chancalay.
- Ismail Elfath will referee the match, and Messi also appeared in this week's unveiling of FIFA and Adidas' 2026 World Cup ball, the Trionda.