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Is Lionel Messi playing today? Confirmed lineups for Inter Miami vs FC Cincinnati in 2026 MLS seasonInter Miami and FC Cincinnati meet in the 2026 MLS season.

Inter Miami and FC Cincinnati meet in the 2026 MLS season. Here are the projected lineups, with Lionel Messi starting for the Herons.

Fresh off a 0-2 defeat to the Red Bulls, Miami bounced back with a 3-1 victory over Atlanta United. They’ve secured two wins in three matches and are hungry for another.

In their most recent outing, FC Cincinnati beat DC 2-0. That followed a win against DC (2-1). They have won 2 of their last 3 and want more of the same here.

Inter Miami’s squad is officially set.

Messi is back in the starting eleven as Miami line up in a 4-3-3, eyeing a strong playoff push with their captain in top form.

Inter Miami confirmed starting XI (4-3-3): Dayne St. Clair, Gonzalo Luján, Sergio Reguilón, David Ayala, Casemiro, Micael, Rodrigo De Paul, Matías Galarza, Luis Suárez, Lionel Messi, Germán Berterame. Coach: Cristian González.

Can Cincinnati pull off the upset on Miami’s turf?

Cincinnati lines up in a 3-5-2, needing an away win to keep playoff hopes alive. Yet Miami’s home solidity makes the task daunting.

FC Cincinnati confirmed starting XI (3-5-2): Roman Celentano, David Douděra, Bryan Ramírez, Teenage Hadebe, Nick Hagglund, Samuel Gidi, Gerardo Valenzuela, Obinna Nwobodo, Kévin Denkey, Kenji Mboma Dem, Evander. Coach: Pat Noonan. The roster looks balanced enough to challenge any opponent.