Inter Miami CF takes on its first-ever battle for a trophy at Nu Stadium when it hosts LIGA MX side Cruz Azul for the 2026 Michelob ULTRA Campeones Cup – the annual clash between the reigning MLS and LIGA MX Champions that showcases the ultimate rivalry across both leagues. Kick off for the championship match is set for 8 p.m. ET. Below are the starting lineups selected by both teams for tonight’s matchup.
Inter Miami CF: GK Dayne St. Clair; D Facundo Mura, Casemiro, Maximiliano Falcón, Fricio Caicedo; M Rodrigo De Paul, Yannick Bright, Matías Galarza; F Germán Berterame, Leo Messi ©, Luis Suárez
Substitutes: GK Rocco Ríos Novo; D Sergio Reguilón, Gonzalo Luján, Micael, Facundo Mura; M David Ayala, Alexander Shaw; F Daniel Pinter
Head Coach: Cristian González
CD Cruz Azul: GK Kevin Mier; D Jeremy Márquez, Willer Ditta, Amaury García, Jesús Orozco, Carlos Rotondi; M José Paradela, Érik Lira ©, Agustín Palavecino, Carlos Rodríguez; F Nicolás Ibáñez
Substitutes: GK Andrés Gudiño, Emmanuel Ochoa; D Omar Campos, Alan Mozo, Alán Montes, Ralph Orquin, Gonzalo Piovi; M Rogelio González, Andrés Montaño, Luka Romero; F Christian Ebere, Gabriel Fernández
Head Coach: Joel Huiqui
