Overview:
Inter Miami CF and Cruz Azul’s team rosters have been announced ahead of the 2026 Campeones Cup.
Lionel Messi will try to add another trophy to his collection. (Jon van Woerden)
MIAMI, Fla. – Inter Miami CF and Cruz Azul’s team rosters have been announced ahead of the 2026 Campeones Cup.
The Campeones Cup is the annual clash between the reigning Major League Soccer and Liga MX champions.
Reigning MLS Cup champions Inter Miami CF will host Liga MX Campeon de Campeones winners Cruz Azul on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at Nu Stadium (8 p.m. ET; Apple TV) in Miami, Fla.
The rosters
Inter Miami CF
Goalkeepers: Dayne St. Clair, Luis Barraza, Rocco Rios-Novo
Defenders: Gonzalo Luján, Sergio Reguilón, Facundo Mura, Maxi Falcón, Micael, Ian Fray, Daniel Sumalla, César Abadía, Fricio Caicedo
Midfielders: Casemiro, Rodrigo De Paul, Telasco Segovia, David Ayala, Yannick Bright, Alexander Shaw, Matías Galarza, Santiago Morales
Forwards: Luis Suárez, Leo Messi, Germán Berterame, Mateo Silvetti, Lovend’s Delinois, Daniel Pinter, Preston Plambeck
Head coach: Cristian “Kily” González
Cruz Azul
Goalkeepers: Andres Gudino, Kevin Mier, Emi Ochoa
Defenders: Alan Mozo, Willer Ditta, Jesus Orozco, Gonzalo Piovi, Omar Campos, Alán Montes, Ralph Orquin, Jorge Rodarte
Midfielders: Erik Lira, Agustin Palavecino, Jeremy Márquez, Luka Moreno, Carlos Gonzalez, Carlos Rotondi, Andrés Montaño, Amaury García, José Paradela, Rogelio Gonzalez, Ariel Castro
Forwards: Nicolas Ibañez, Christian Ebere, Gabriel Fernández
Head coach: Joel Huiqui