LAFC vs. Inter Miami LIVE Updates: Game underway in the 2026 MLS (0-0)

The LAFC forward capitalized on a mistake by Fray and fired a shot, but St. Clair controlled the ball.

In the past few minutes, both teams have traded counterattacks, but neither ended with a successful finish.

After a difficult start, Inter Miami have begun to take control of the ball in recent minutes and push closer to the opponent’s goal, though they haven’t found much accuracy yet.

LAFC are dominating possession and preventing Inter Miami’s creative players from linking up effectively.

The LAFC forward made an impressive individual run that ended with a shot sailing wide of the target.

Son beat St. Clair and set up Bouanga, but the Inter Miami goalkeeper came up with the save.

Rodrigo De Paul set up Lionel Messi, but the goalkeeper gathered the ball with a quick reaction.

LAFC and Inter Miami are underway in Major League Soccer.

Although both have been European soccer stars for years, Son Heung-min and Lionel Messi haven’t faced each other much on the field. The South Korean forward has spent most of his career in England with Tottenham, while Messi did the same with Barcelona.

They only crossed paths in the group stage of the 2018-19 UEFA Champions League, with Barcelona earning one win and the other match ending in a draw. In those games, Messi scored twice, while Son recorded an assist for Erik Lamela.

The matchup between LAFC and Inter Miami is also a clash between two of the biggest stars in MLS: Son Heung-min and Lionel Messi. The South Korean forward addressed the topic in the pregame press conference and made it clear that he doesn’t agree with comparisons between the two.

“We all know that he's the best player and he has so many influences on football. But I don't look at a football match as an individual. He's obviously a different level than any other player,” Son said.

Javier Mascherano has decided that the Herons will face LAFC with this XI: Dayne St. Clair; Ian Fray, Maximiliano Falcon, Micael, Noah Allen; Yannick Bright, Rodrigo De Paul; Telasco Segovia, Lionel Messi, Mateo Silvetti; German Berterame.

Coach Marc Dos Santos has chosen the following lineup to face Inter Miami: Hugo Lloris; Sergi Palencia, Ryan Porteous, Nkosi Tafari, Eddie Segura; Stephen Eustaquio, Marco Delgado, Timothy Tillman; David Martinez, Denis Bouanga, Son Heung-min.

LAFC and Inter Miami’s game will begin at 9.30 PM (ET).

You can watch the MLS match live on MLS Season Pass.

Welcome to our live blog covering the matchup between Los Angeles FC and Inter Miami on Matchday 1 of the 2026 Major League Soccer season. Stay with us for all the latest updates and minute-by-minute coverage of the action!