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Messi Set to Start as Inter Miami Can Clinch Playoffs Tonight

A victory would lock Miami into the MLS playoffs, sharpening Lionel Messi’s lead in the league scoring race.

Overview

  • Inter Miami hosts New York City FC at NU Stadium tonight, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, with kickoff times listed by country in published previews.
  • Multiple outlets report Lionel Messi is expected to start after scoring a brace in a 4-0 win over DC United, and he leads MLS with 23 goals this season.
  • A win for Miami would mathematically secure the club’s place in the MLS playoffs and move it closer to finishing inside the top four of the Eastern Conference for home advantage.
  • The match is available only through the MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app, meaning viewers need an active paid subscription to watch live.
  • Published lineups are labeled probable and subject to club confirmation, while Miami sits second in the East with 49 points and has five regular-season games remaining after tonight.