Inter Miami CF

Inter Miami CF is a Major League Soccer club based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, that competes in the Eastern Conference. Founded in 2018 by David Beckham, the club launched its inaugural MLS season in 2019 and quickly became one of the league's marquee franchises thanks to high-profile signings and a growing global fanbase. The team plays its home matches at DRV PNK Stadium in Miami Gardens. Inter Miami rose to worldwide prominence when Lionel Messi joined the roster in 2023, joining a squad that had already featured star attackers like Luis Suárez and Jordi Alba. Since then, the club has drawn massive crowds and media attention, but results on the field have been mixed, with stretches of inconsistency marking recent seasons. The club has consistently finished in the upper half of the MLS table but has yet to claim an MLS Cup title as of 2026.

Entering the 2026 MLS season, Inter Miami CF has been dealing with inconsistency after a disappointing stretch that capped off a chaotic MLS weekend in early May. Recent form has been shaky, with defensive lapses and a lack of reliable attacking output undermining the team's ambition to compete for the Supporters' Shield and MLS Cup. The roster still features Lionel Messi alongside experienced veterans, but integrating new pieces and finding consistent form remain ongoing challenges heading into the heart of the campaign.