Overview

• Inter Miami beat Orlando City 3-1 in the semifinal, with Lionel Messi converting a 77th-minute penalty and scoring again in the 88th after returning from a right hamstring issue, and Telasco Segovia adding stoppage-time insurance.
• Orlando led at halftime through Marco Pasalic before defender David Brekalo was sent off for conceding the penalty that sparked Miami’s comeback, according to match reports.
• Seattle reached the final by defeating LA Galaxy 2-0 and have outscored opponents 13-2 in the tournament with eight different goal scorers despite a payroll far smaller than Miami’s.
• The Sounders are opening Lumen Field’s upper bowl and say ticket sales have already surpassed the Leagues Cup single-match attendance record, with a record crowd expected on Sunday.
• Both finalists have clinched 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup berths, and the third-place game between LA Galaxy and Orlando will also award a spot, per the tournament rules reported by AFP.