Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are set to visit Seattle for the Leagues Cup final, with a chance to add another trophy to their collection. The match is scheduled for Sunday at Lumen Field, with an expected crowd of 65,000.

Inter Miami secured their place in the final after a 3-1 comeback victory against Orlando City in the Leagues Cup semifinal. Messi, returning from a right thigh injury, scored two goals and contributed an assist in the final 15 minutes of the match. He converted a penalty to equalize and then combined with Jordi Alba to put Miami ahead. Telasco Segovia added an insurance goal in stoppage time.

Seattle Sounders advanced to the final after defeating the LA Galaxy 2-0 in their semifinal match. This victory gives them the opportunity to win the Leagues Cup title at home, the only trophy that the club has yet to win since joining MLS in 2009.

Inter Miami, in contrast, is a relatively young club, debuting just five years ago. Despite their short history, they have already made their mark, winning the Leagues Cup in 2023 and the MLS Supporters' Shield. Winning the MLS championship remains a priority for Inter Miami.

The Leagues Cup is a competition featuring teams from both Major League Soccer (MLS) and Liga MX (Mexico's top league). Inter Miami won the inaugural edition in 2023, marking Messi's first season in MLS. Their success in the Leagues Cup has also secured their place in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup.

Seattle Sounders' coach Brian Schmetzer acknowledged the challenge of facing a team with players like Messi, Luis Suárez, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba and Rodrigo De Paul. He emphasized the need to limit their star players, maintain possession and create scoring opportunities. Schmetzer has a personal connection to the game, having played for the Sounders in the early 1980s.

Inter Miami's coach Javier Mascherano acknowledged the responsibility that comes with coaching a team that includes Messi. He also highlighted the importance of staying focused and exploiting any weaknesses that Seattle may have.

The match will be broadcast on MLS Season Pass, Apple TV+, Univision, and TUDN.