Led by Lionel Messi, Inter Miami defeated Mexican side Cruz Azul in the 2026 Campeones Cup final to lift the trophy for the first time in club history.

It was the 48th title of Messi’s illustrious career, while the victory marked the fourth major trophy in Inter Miami’s history.

Inter Miami’s Club Honours

Leagues Cup: 2023

Supporters’ Shield (MLS regular-season champions): 2024

MLS Cup: 2025

Campeones Cup: 2026

About the Campeones Cup

The Campeones Cup is an annual competition featuring a direct showdown between the champions of Major League Soccer (MLS) and Liga MX (Mexico’s top division).

Inter Miami qualified as the reigning MLS Cup champions, while Cruz Azul, the 2026 Liga MX Clausura champions, earned their place in the final after defeating Toluca, the winners of the 2025 Liga MX Apertura season, in the qualification match.

Across the previous seven editions of the Campeones Cup, Liga MX clubs won four titles, while MLS teams claimed three victories. In last year’s final, Mexican side Toluca defeated LA Galaxy 3-2 to secure the championship.

Campeones Cup Winners

2025: Toluca (Liga MX)

2024: Club América (Liga MX)

2023: Tigres UANL (Liga MX)

2022: New York City FC (MLS)

2021: Columbus Crew (MLS)

2019: Atlanta United (MLS)

2018: Tigres UANL (Liga MX)