Who won the Inter Miami vs. Cruz Azul game? Highlights and results from the Campeones Cup match
Cruz Azul will be looking to win another international title when they take on Lionel Messi's Inter Miami in the 2026 Campeones Cup , a showdown between the reigning Liga MX champion and the MLS champion.
This will be the eighth edition of the tournament, and both La Máquina and the South Florida club will be aiming to lift the trophy for the first time.
Why are Inter Miami and Cruz Azul playing in the Campeones Cup?
Inter Miami qualified after winning the 2025 MLS Cup , while Cruz Azul earned its spot by capturing the most recent Campeón de Campeones title in Liga MX.
Since its inaugural edition in 2018, the Campeones Cup has been dominated by Mexican clubs, which enter this year's match riding a streak of three consecutive titles and owning five championships overall.
All eyes will be on Lionel Messi , Inter Miami's biggest star. The team, coached by Cristian "Kily" González , also features high-profile players such as Luis Suárez, Rodrigo De Paul, Casemiro , and Germán Berterame .
For Cruz Azul , Erik Lira stands out after boosting his international reputation with Mexico during the FIFA World Cup. José Paradela, Carlos Rotondi , and Omar Campos are also expected to play key roles for La Máquina.
When and where is the match?
The match will be played on Wednesday, September 16 , at Nu Stadium in Miami, Florida.
Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru: 7:00 p.m.
U.S. Eastern Time: 8:00 p.m.
Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay: 9:00 p.m.
Inter Miami: Dayne St. Clair; Ian Fray, Casemiro, Maximiliano Falcón, Fricio Caicedo; Rodrigo De Paul, Yannick Bright, Telasco Segovia; Lionel Messi, Germán Berterame, and Luis Suárez.
Cruz Azul: Kevin Mier; Jeremy Márquez, Willer Ditta, Gonzalo Piovi, Omar Campos; Agustín Palavecino, Erik Lira, José Paradela; Charly Rodríguez, Carlos Rotondi, and Nico Ibáñez.
2020: Not played (COVID-19)
With Messi as the headline attraction and Cruz Azul aiming to extend Liga MX's dominance, the 2026 Campeones Cup promises to deliver a high-level clash between two of North America's top clubs.
