Inter Miami Set to Face Atletico San Luis in 2026 Leagues Cup Opener
Inter Miami is set to begin its 2026 Leagues Cup campaign on August 5, hosting Atletico San Luis at Nu Stadium, with the match scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET. The team arrives with an unbeaten streak in their last seven MLS matches, while Atletico San Luis is still in search of its first win in the Apertura 2026 of Liga MX.
Lionel Messi is anticipated to make his first start since returning from the World Cup, following his appearance off the bench in a recent 2-2 draw against Columbus Crew. Coach Guillermo Hoyos is also expected to include Rodrigo De Paul in the lineup after his return from international duty. However, the team will miss key players Luis Suárez, who is serving a six-game suspension, and Germán Berterame, who is recovering from an injury.
With Suárez, Berterame, and Tadeo Allende unavailable, Mateo Silvetti is likely to partner Messi in the attack. Miami's projected starting lineup includes St. Clair, Mura, Fray, Micael, Reguilon, Bright, Casemiro, De Paul, Segovia, Messi, and Silvetti. Atletico San Luis, looking to improve their performance, will field a lineup featuring Sánchez, Bambu, García, Águila, Torres, Salles-Lamonge, Macías, Esteves, Rodríguez, Flores, and Llorente.
