FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami LIVE: Lineups confirmed! Messi in 2026 MLS Matchday 13 action

FC Cincinnati face Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami for Matchday 13 of the 2026 MLS season. Stay tuned here for minute-by-minute updates of this massive encounter!

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By Gianni Taina

Updated on May 13, 2026 07:00PM EDT

**© Getty Images**Kevin Denkey of FC Cincinnati and Lionel Messi of Inter Miami.

Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami travel to TQL Stadium to take on FC Cincinnati on Matchday 13 of the 2026 MLS season. The Herons are in search of three vital points on the road to keep pace with the Eastern Conference leaders, Nashville SC.

Despite the fact that they have yet to secure a victory at their brand-new home, Nu Stadium at Miami Freedom Park, Inter Miami have proven to be a force on the road. The squad has been remarkably efficient away from South Florida, winning six of its eight matches played outside of Miami so far this season.

However, they face a formidable task against a Cincinnati side that is historically strong in front of its home fans. So far this season, FCC have been nearly impenetrable at TQL Stadium, having lost only one match at home across all competitions.

07:00PM

Inter Miami lineup confirmed!

Miami's starting XI: St. Clair; Fray, Lujan, Silva, Reguilon; De Paul, Bright, Segovia; Messi; Berterame, Suarez.

Los elegidos 🫡 pic.twitter.com/g5jtN6NYVE
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) May 13, 2026

06:47PM

FC Cincinnati lineup confirmed!

Cincinnati's starting XI: Celentano; Smith, Miazga, Robinson; Bucha, Valenzuela, Gidi, Ramirez; Evander; Mboma Dem, Denkey.

Our lineup for Inter Miami. 🔸🔹 pic.twitter.com/1AR2blsnop
— FC Cincinnati (@fccincinnati) May 13, 2026

06:30PM

Lionel Messi coming off a spectacular night in Toronto

Lionel Messi was the star in Inter Miami's 4-2 win vs Toronto FC, scoring one goal and giving two assists. Whit those numbers, Messi broke Sebastian Giovinco’s record to become the fastest player in league history to reach 100 direct goal contributions in the MLS regular season. While Giovinco needed 95 games to achieve this feat, the Argentine only needed just 65 regular-season appearances.

06:10PM

Today's referees

Alexis Da Silva has been appointed to officiate the clash between FC Cincinnati and Inter Miami. He will be joined on the field by Andrew Bigelow and Diego Blas, who are set to serve as the assistant referees.

Full officiating team:

Referee: Alexis Da Silva (USA)
Assistant Referee 1: Andrew Bigelow (USA)
Assistant Referee 2: Diego Blas (USA)
Fourth official: Marcos DeOliveira (USA)
VAR: Armando Villarreal (USA)

05:50PM

Kickoff time and where to watch

FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami will get underway at TQL Stadium at 7:30 PM (ET).

Apple TV will be the only option to watch FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami in the USA.

05:30PM

FC Cincinnati and Inter Miami clash at MLS Matchday 13

Welcome to our live blog of the MLS! FC Cincinnati host Inter Miami at TQL Stadium, with the Herons looking for a win to keep pace with the league leaders.

Stay with us for all the action and minute-by-minute updates of this exciting game!

Gianni Taina

Gianni Taina is a bilingual journalist, fluent in English and Spanish, with a specialization in soccer, NBA, and tennis. He began his professional career in 2020 with Mundo Deportivo US, where he first established himself as a writer. Throughout his career, Gianni has covered major sports events such as the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the NBA Finals, and Grand Slam tournaments like the French Open. His ability to report on real-time events and perform well under pressure has made him a valuable member of a top-tier team of journalists. In 2024, he joined Bolavip US, bringing his expertise in soccer, NBA, and tennis to deliver original content while providing live coverage of important events.