Inter Miami CF faces the Columbus Crew at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in Major League Soccer Matchday 28, with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. According to FotMob, the fixture brings together two sides navigating distinct squad configurations due to international duty and injuries as the regular season progresses.
Match Details and Broadcast Information
The fixture takes place at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, at 23:00 UTC, as reported by FotMob. Fans can watch the match live on Apple TV across multiple regions, including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and Ireland, while Eurosport India holds the broadcast rights for India.
Confirmed Starting Lineups
Both head coaches have finalized their tactical setups for the evening. Inter Miami CF manager Cristian González deploys a 3-4-3 formation. Rocco Ríos Novo starts in goal behind a defensive trio of Gonzalo Luján, Casemiro, and Micael. The midfield features Facundo Mura, Rodrigo De Paul, Yannick Bright, and Sergio Reguilón. Up front, Leo Messi captains the side alongside Luis Suárez and Daniel Pinter.
Laurent Courtois counters with a 3-4-3 setup for the Columbus Crew. Patrick Schulte guards the net, supported by a backline of Mohamed Farsi, captain Sean Zawadzki, Eric Bailly, and Malte Amundsen. Anass Zaroury, Dylan Chambost, Taha Habroune, and Santiago Rodríguez make up the midfield, while Brais Méndez and Josef Martínez lead the attack.
Squad Availability and Prior Encounters
Both teams manage significant roster absences due to international call-ups and injuries. FotMob notes that Columbus is missing Gonzalo Tapia, Cole Mrowka, Nicholas Hagen, Chase Adams, and Steven Moreira to international duty, alongside injured forward Wessam Abou Ali. Inter Miami travels without international absentees Lovens Delinois, Germán Berterame, Matías Galarza, Fricio Caicedo, and Dayne St. Clair, as well as injured player Tadeo Allende.
Historical head-to-head records favor Inter Miami CF in this matchup. Across previous encounters documented by FotMob, Inter Miami CF has secured seven victories, while the Columbus Crew has claimed three wins, accompanied by two draws.
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