FC Los Angeles And InterMiami meet in the opener of the Major League Football 2026 season at BMO Stadium in California. Of Lionel Messi And Son Heung-min As the main attraction, two of the league’s best teams are aiming to start the year on a strong note.
InterMiami want to repeat the success of last season, when they won the first league title in the club’s history after defeat Vancouver Whitecaps in the final. To do this, they underwent a major roster overhaul, with the departure of key players such as Sergio Busquets And Jordy Albaand the arrival of new faces such as German Berterame, Sergio Reguilon, And Dayne St. Clair.
LAFC had a strong showing in the regular season last year, finishing third in the Western Conference standings. However, they fell short in the play-offs and were eliminated in the semi-finals by Vancouver Whitecaps. This season they will look for a new opportunity, relying on the quality of their main stars, including Son Heung-min, Dennis Bouanga, And Hugo Lloris.
The stadium for next Saturday’s match
LAFC and Inter Miami kick off their 2026 MLS season on Saturday at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California. The venue, which opened in 2018, has a capacity of 22,000 people and cost $350 million to build.
In addition to being home to LAFC, BMO Stadium has also hosted major soccer events such as the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup, the 2021 MLS All-Star Game, and matches with the USMNT and USWNT. The stadium has also hosted other sports including rugby, lacrosse and boxing.
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