Live: LAFC vs Inter Miami, 9:30 AM today, 22/2

Live football - Lionel Messi is set for his first official match of 2026 when Inter Miami travels to face LAFC in the MLS season opener.

Team news Los Angeles FC vs Inter Miami

• Los Angeles FC:Jesus and Long are absent.
• Inter Miami:Sailor is unavailable.

Projected lineups Los Angeles FC vs Inter Miami

• Los Angeles FC:Lloris; Palencia, Porteous, Tafari, Hollingshead; Eustaquio, Delgado, Tillman; Martinez, Bouanga, Son.
• Inter Miami:St.Clair; Fray, Falcon, Micael, Allen; Ayala, De Paul; Allende, Messi, Silvetti; Berterame.

Form & Head-to-head record

• Los Angeles FC form:In their last 5 matches, Los Angeles FC won 2, drew 2, and lost 1. They scored 12 goals and conceded 7.
• Inter Miami form:Over the last 5 games, Inter Miami won 3, drew 1, and lost 1. They netted 12 goals and allowed 8.
• Head-to-head record:In the previous 5 encounters, Los Angeles FC won 3 times, Inter Miami won twice.