Inter Miami vs Cruz Azul: The 2–0 Result and How to Watch in India

Why this was a final, not just another Inter Miami fixture

Inter Miami beat Cruz Azul 2–0 to win the 2026 Michelob ULTRA Campeones Cup. The competition was a single-match, winner-take-all meeting between the reigning MLS Cup champion and the reigning LIGA MX champion, according to Inter Miami’s official announcement.

That context changes how the scoreline should be read. There was no second leg in which Cruz Azul could recover, and the result was not about league points. Inter Miami’s 2–0 was a complete trophy result.

What actually decided Inter Miami vs Cruz Azul?

The official MLS match recap records Lionel Messi’s opener in the 24th minute, assisted by Luis Suárez. Casemiro added the second in the 81st minute from a Messi corner.

The useful detail is that the goals tell two different stories. Messi gave Miami the early advantage, but the decisive cushion came much later and involved a set-piece delivery rather than another open-play finish. Cruz Azul therefore had to chase the match for most of the contest without a second game available to reset the tie.

It is also more accurate to describe this as a shared attacking contribution than as a one-player result: Messi scored once and created the other goal, while Suárez and Casemiro supplied the finishing touches.

Does the win matter beyond this one night?

Yes, but the reason is not simply the presence of Messi. The MLS recap lists Inter Miami’s recent honours as Leagues Cup 2023, Supporters’ Shield 2024, MLS Cup 2025 and the 2026 Campeones Cup. That makes this a trophy across four consecutive seasons, not an isolated cup upset.

The broader takeaway is that Inter Miami are turning star power into repeated silverware. The Cruz Azul result adds a cross-border title to that sequence, while the match details show that the final was not carried by Messi alone.

How can viewers in India watch it?

The India-specific Apple TV MLS page lists Inter Miami CF vs. Cruz Azul and provides the country-specific subscription information. It currently displays seven days free, then ₹99/month for eligible new subscribers, billed until cancelled.

The same page says the 2026 MLS season has no blackouts and includes on-demand coverage. Since this final has already been decided, the on-demand listing is more relevant than searching for a live kickoff. The club’s announcement also identifies Apple TV as the global streaming service for the match.

So the short answer is clear: Inter Miami won 2–0, Messi was involved in both goals, and Indian viewers should use Apple’s India MLS listing to check the available coverage rather than rely on generic “live” search results.