Inter Miami vs Orlando City SC LIVE Updates: Lionel Messi starts in 2026 MLS clash

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi and Orlando City's Martin Ojeda.
© Megan Briggs/Alex Menendez/Getty ImagesInter Miami's Lionel Messi and Orlando City's Martin Ojeda.

Inter Miami and Orlando City meet this Saturday in one of the most compelling matchups of the weekend in Major League Soccer. Lionel Messi and his teammates are looking for their first win since the official opening of Nu Stadium.

The Herons have played three matches at their new home, which was completed in early April, and have yet to record a victory. They have managed only draws against Austin FC, New York Red Bulls and New England Revolution.

Those results have also kept them from reaching the top of the Eastern Conference standings. Inter Miami currently sit in second place, three points behind Nashville SC, although they have played one more match.

Orlando City’s situation is entirely different, as they are near the bottom of the table. With seven points from 10 matches, the Lions are well off the pace in the Eastern Conference and need wins to move closer to the playoff spots.

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Inter Miami starting lineup confirmed!

Head coach Guillermo Hoyos has named the following XI: Dayne St. Clair; Ian Fray, Maximiliano Falcon, Micael, Noah Allen; Rodrigo De Paul, Yannick Bright, Telasco Segovia; Lionel Messi; Luis Suarez, German Berterame.

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Orlando City starting lineup confirmed!

This is the XI selected by head coach Martin Perelman: Maxime Crepeau; Griffin Dorsey, Iago, Robin Jansson, Adrian Marin; Braian Ojeda, Luis Otavio, Martin Ojeda; Ivan Angulo, Tiago, Justin Ellis.

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Kickoff time and how to watch

The game between Inter Miami and Orlando City will kick off at 7 PM (ET).

You can watch the MLS match live on Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling, Apple TV, FS1 and FOX Deportes.

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Welcome to our live blog covering the matchup between the Herons and the Lions at Nu Stadium. Stay with us for the latest news surrounding both teams and, once the match kicks off, minute-by-minute updates!

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