Inter Miami host CF Monterrey in blockbuster Leagues Cup clash

Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami CF host LIGA MX side CF Monterrey on Saturday in a Leagues Cup 2026 Phase One match. Messi returned to the starting lineup for the first time since playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final with Argentina, scoring a brace in Miami's opening 4-2 victory over Atlético de San Luis on Wednesday. The Leagues Cup tournament champion will be crowned on September 6, with the top three finishers earning spots in the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup.