A complete guide to the 2026 Michelob ULTRA Champions Cup final, featuring probable lineups, key statistics, match details, and broadcast information for the clash between Inter Miami and Cruz Azul.
Inter Miami will host Cruz Azul at Nu Stadium for the 2026 Michelob ULTRA Champions Cup, an annual showdown that pits the reigning champions of MLS and Liga MX against each other, fueling the fierce rivalry between the two leagues.
The team led by Leo Messi has a chance to secure its second international trophy, which would extend a remarkable streak of winning at least one title in each of the last four seasons. However, Kily González's squad has recently struggled to see out games, failing to win five of their last six official matches.
In contrast, the Mexican champions arrive at this final in excellent form. They are chasing a fourth consecutive victory in all competitions. A win here would mark their second straight year lifting an international trophy, following their 2025 CONCACAF Champions Cup triumph over the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Inter Miami vs. Cruz Azul: Head-to-Head Stats
Inter Miami and Cruz Azul have played once before in 2023 where the former beat the latter 2-1.
Inter Miami enters the match with a recent record of one win, four draws, and one loss. Cruz Azul comes in with a mixed bag of three wins and three losses in their last six games.
This will be the American club's fourth appearance in a cup final, having won on two of the previous three occasions. The Mexico City-based team has scored three or more goals in three of their last four official away matches.
Probable Lineup: Inter Miami
Inter Miami (4-3-3): St. Clair; Fray, Casemiro, Micael, Reguilon; De Paul, Bright, Segovia; Suarez, Messi, Berterame.
Manager: Kily González.
Probable Lineup: Cruz Azul
Cruz Azul (5-3-2): Mier; Marquez, Ditta, Orozco, Piovi, Campos; Rotondi, Lira, Rodriguez; Ibanez, Ebere.
Manager: Joel Huiqui.
Injuries and Suspensions
Inter Miami: Micael, Tadeo Allende (injured).
Cruz Azul: Mateo Levy, Amaury Morales (injured).
Match Details: Date, Time, and How to Watch
The final between Inter Miami and Cruz Azul will be played on Wednesday, September 16, at 8:00 PM ET at Nu Stadium.
The match will be available to stream on Apple TV. It can also be followed via the bet365 Live Streaming Service.
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