Just eliminated, Messi still has a bright chance to win 3 titles with Inter Miami

Although Inter Miami was eliminated early in the 2026 Leagues Cup, Lionel Messi and his teammates still have the opportunity to compete for 3 titles in the remainder of the season.

The three titles that Inter Miami is still aiming for include Supporters' Shield, the award for the team with the best record in the MLS regular season, MLS Cup, the MLS playoff championship and Campeones Cup, the cup match between the top MLS representative and the best team from Liga MX.

Currently, Inter Miami is ranked 2nd in the Eastern Conference, thereby continuing to hope for the Supporters' Shield. Meanwhile, the MLS Cup is still considered the clearest path for the Florida team to defend the title they won a year ago.

As for the Campeones Cup, Inter Miami has secured its spot. Thanks to their status as defending MLS Cup champions, Messi's team automatically qualifies for this match regardless of how the rest of the season goes. Their opponent will be Cruz Azul, in a match taking place on September 16 in Miami.

The elimination in the Leagues Cup marks the second time this year Inter Miami has been eliminated early in a cup competition. Earlier, the team had also exited the Concacaf Champions Cup in March after losing to Nashville on away goals.

Messi's trophy collection at Inter Miami

Since joining Inter Miami, Messi has won 3 titles with the team. The first title was the 2023 Leagues Cup, the trophy that kicked off his journey in MLS. Next, the Argentine superstar and Inter Miami won the 2024 Supporters' Shield after finishing the season with the best record in the regular season.

The biggest title came last year when Inter Miami won the 2025 MLS Cup with a 3-1 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps in the final. Although he did not score, Messi still left his mark with two assists for his team's goals in the second half.

The 2025 MLS Cup championship was not only special for Inter Miami but also a historic milestone in Messi's career. It was his 47th title at both club and national team levels, helping the Argentine superstar maintain his status as the most decorated player in world football history.

Although Inter Miami was eliminated early in the 2026 Leagues Cup, Messi still has the opportunity to enhance that impressive record as he and his teammates still have 3 titles to conquer in the remainder of the season.