Inter Miami and Cruz Azul clash for silverware today in the 2026 Campeones Cup, which may not be an official title for FIFA but will still see both squads bringing marquee talent to the pitch. Lionel Messi naturally commands the spotlight ahead of this high-stakes showdown. Follow Inter Miami against Cruz Azul with us for live updates!
Messi will captain Inter Miami against Cruz Azul today. A victory would give the Argentine superstar his fifth trophy with the Herons, though it represents a unique opportunity to claim non-official silverware on US soil.
With kickoff times and broadcast details now locked in for US viewers, both fanbases are eagerly awaiting to see which club will add another piece of hardware to its trophy case.
Messi has consistently tormented Liga MX opposition throughout his time in North America. Furthermore, he sits on the brink of another historic milestone, closing in on his 100th career goal for Inter Miami since arriving in the summer of 2023.
One match. One trophy. Where will you be watching from? 🌎🏆 pic.twitter.com/UgtItqNH8c
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) September 16, 2026
Lineups for Inter Miami and Cruz Azul
While Inter Miami feature a star-studded attack headlined by Messi and Luis Suarez, Cruz Azul boast plenty of firepower of their own heading into the Campeones Cup.
Here is how both clubs will line up for today’s match, where a win, tie or loss will have different implications for Inter Miami or Cruz Azul.
Inter Miami’s lineup: Dayne St. Clair; Facundo Mura, Casemiro, Maximiliano Falcon, Fricio Caicedo; Rodrigo De Paul, Yannick Bright, Matias Galarza; Lionel Messi, German Berterame, Luis Suarez.
Cruz Azul’s lineup: Kevin Mier, Willer Ditta, Jesus Orozco Chiquete, Erik Lira, Carlos Rotondi, Jeremy Marquez, Amaury Garcia, Carlos Rodriguez, Jose Paradela, Nicolas Ibanez, Agustin Palavecino.
