Inter Miami Faces Orlando City in Crucial MLS Clash

Inter Miami will travel to Orlando City’s Inter&Co Stadium on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. For a pivotal MLS match. Both teams are seeking their first win of the season after experiencing setbacks in their opening games.

Recent Form and Rivalry

The match represents a new chapter in the burgeoning “Clásico del Sol” rivalry between the two Florida teams. Inter Miami previously defeated Orlando City 3-1 in the semifinals of the 2025 Leagues Cup as.com, but Orlando City will be aiming for revenge on their home turf.

Orlando City recently suffered a 2-1 loss to New York Red Bull at Inter&Co Stadium, despite scoring a late goal in the 96th minute. Inter Miami, meanwhile, lost 3-0 to LAFC to initiate their title defense and then secured a victory against Independiente del Valle during a longer-than-expected preseason commitment due to an injury to Lionel Messi.

Team Lineups

Orlando City Starting XI (Probable): Maxime Crepeau; Griffin Dorsey, Iago, David Brekalo, Adrián Marín; Marco Pasalic, Braian Ojeda, Wilder Cartagena, Tyrese Spicer; Duncan McGuire, Martín Ojeda.

Inter Miami Starting XI (Probable): Dayne St. Clair; Ian Fray, Maximiliano Falcon, Micael, Noah Allen; Telasco Segovia, Rodrigo De Paul; Yannick Bright, Lionel Messi, Mateo Silvetti and Germán Berterame.

Where to Watch

The match will be broadcast live on Apple TV.

Match Details

Time: 9:00 p.m. EST

TV: Apple TV

Stadium: Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando

Referee: Ismail Elfath

Inter Miami Advances to Leagues Cup Final

Inter Miami secured a spot in the Leagues Cup final in 2025 by defeating Orlando City 3-1 Infobae. Lionel Messi scored twice, including a penalty, and Telasco Segovia added another goal for Inter Miami. This victory likewise qualified Inter Miami for the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup.

Messi’s performance included converting a penalty after a foul on Tadeo Allende, and a goal resulting from a combination with Jordi Alba. Luis Suárez also contributed to the scoring with an assist to Segovia.