Overview
- Inter Miami defeated Cruz Azul 2-0 to win the 2026 Campeones Cup, with Lionel Messi named match MVP after scoring and setting up the second goal.
- Messi opened the scoring with a header that the club confirmed was his 100th goal for Inter Miami, a milestone recorded during Wednesday night’s match at Nu Stadium.
- Casemiro sealed the victory in the 81st minute by heading home a Messi corner, his fourth goal in five games for the club and the goal that put the result beyond doubt.
- The trophy marked Cristian 'Kily' González’s first competitive game in charge after visa delays, giving the new coach a winning debut and immediate silverware.
- The Campeones Cup is a one-off match between the MLS Cup winner and Mexico’s Campeón de Campeones champion, the win evens the all-time series at four apiece and the game was streamed globally on Apple TV.