Tonight is the 2026 Campeones Cup Final between Inter Miami and Cruz Azul. The Campeones Cup is a cup match between the current MLS champions and the current Liga MX champions.
Both teams remain in the top positions of their domestic leagues, with Inter Miami 2nd in the Eastern Conference with 45 points and Cruz Azul sitting 4th in the 2026 Apertura standings with 15 points.
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Over the weekend, Inter Miami drew 2-2 with Nashville SC at Nu Stadium while Cruz Azul defeated rivals Club America 4-3 at the Estadio Azteca.
Erik Lira of Cruz Azul celebrates after scoring the team’s first goal during the Liga MX Torneo Apertura 2026 8th-round match between Cruz Azul and America at Banorte Stadium on September 12, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images
For this matchup, Inter Miami are expected to field a strong lineup as they play for a trophy. Lionel Messi is fit and available to play against Cruz Azul after training with the team a day before the match.
Inter Miami’s only doubt is Telasco Segovia, who seemed to have a knock after the Nashville game. The match tonight against Cruz Azul will be Inter Miami’s first game under new manager Cristian Alberto ‘Kily’ González; Guillermo Hoyos is no longer in charge.
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For Cruz Azul, captain Erik Lira will be available and is expected to start against Inter Miami. Christian Ebere traveled with the team to Miami, Florida and will be available to play as well.
Official Lineups for Inter Miami and Cruz Azul
Inter Miami
Cruz Azul
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Defenders: Carlos Rodolfo Rotondi, Jesus Orozco, Amaury Garcia, Willer Ditta, Jeremy Marquez
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Midfielders: Erik Lira, Agustin Palavecino, Carlos Rodriguez
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Forwards: Nicolas Ibanez, Jose Paradela
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Sep 16, 2026, where it first appeared in the Soccer section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
