Inter Miami open 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup with 0-0 draw against Nashville SC as Lionel Messi misses 900th goal

Nashville SC and Inter Miami drew 0-0 in their 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup clash and you lived every moment of this exciting game here, on Bolavip.

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The match comes to an end at Geodis Park as Nashville SC and Inter Miami play to a 0-0 draw in their 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup clash.

The referee signals three minutes of added time in the second half as Nashville SC and Inter Miami continue searching for a late winner.

Nashville SC make another change as Sam Surridge leaves the field and Woobens Pacius comes on.

Both sides are pushing for the victory in the closing minutes. Lionel Messi has about five minutes plus added time to try to score his 900th career goal, though if it does not come today, he could have another chance this Saturday against Charlotte FC.

Nashville SC make a change as Andy Najar leaves the field and Josh Bauer comes on.

Inter Miami now hold possession in the attacking half, trying to find the opening goal with less than ten minutes remaining in the match.

Inter Miami make two changes as Telasco Segovia and Facundo Mura leave the field. Mateo Silvetti and Ian Fray come on for The Herons.

Hany Mukhtar misses a big chance in front of goal after a cross into the center of the box from Andy Najar. The Nashville SC forward gets the shot off but sends the attempt wide.

Nashville SC make two changes as Warren Madrigal and Matthew Corcoran leave the field. Alex Muyl and Sander Sandvik Tagseth come on to refresh the lineup.

St Clair appears once again as the hero for Inter Miami. Cristian Espinoza delivers a great corner and Matthew Corcoran gets a free header inside the box, but the goalkeeper reacts with quick reflexes to make the save and send it out for another corner. The following set piece is wasted by Nashville SC.

Nashville SC miss a good opportunity after a counterattack with numerical advantage while Inter Miami were caught out of position. Cristian Espinoza decides to pass instead of shooting and plays the ball to Warren Madrigal, whose shot goes wide.

Inter Miami waste their clearest opportunity of the match. Lionel Messi receives a pass from Rodrigo De Paul and fires a shot that Brian Schwake saves, leaving a rebound in front of goal. German Berterame gets to the loose ball with the net open, but sends his shot wide while under pressure from Maxwell Woledzi.

German Berterame receives the first yellow card of the match after a strong foul on Matthew Corcoran in midfield.

Nashville SC earn a corner after a shot deflects off Micael. Cristian Espinoza takes the set piece and finds Sam Surridge, whose attempt is blocked inside the box.

The second half is now underway at Geodis Park as Nashville SC and Inter Miami resume action in this Concacaf Champions Cup clash.

The first half comes to an end at Geodis Park with Nashville SC and Inter Miami level at 0-0 after the opening 45 minutes.

The referee signals three minutes of added time at the end of the first half as Nashville SC and Inter Miami continue battling for the opening goal.

St Clair appears once again as the hero for Inter Miami, making a great save after a powerful shot from Sam Surridge from the center of the box. The chance comes after a setup from Jeisson Palacios.

Another dangerous attack from Nashville SC after a messy sequence. Sam Surridge plays a beautiful through ball for Warren Madrigal, who shoots, but the effort goes straight to St Clair, who makes the save easily.

Lionel Messi is starting to see more of the ball and Inter Miami’s attacks are beginning to look more dangerous. The Herons show greater intent in the final third as they try to move the ball more quickly and find spaces in Nashville SC’s defensive structure. Inter Miami appear closer to creating a real scoring opportunity, and with Messi increasingly involved in the build-upl.

Inter Miami currently hold 63.8% possession compared to 36.2% for Nashville SC, but the numbers are somewhat misleading. The Herons have controlled the ball, yet have not managed to generate real danger in the attacking third.

Nashville SC, meanwhile, look more threatening whenever they recover the ball. Their counterattacks and quick transitions continue to cause problems, while Inter Miami still struggle to find Lionel Messi or break through the defensive lines.

Nashville SC come close again after earning a corner following a slight deflection by Noah Allen. Cristian Espinoza delivers the cross into the box and Warren Madrigal rises to meet it with a header, but the effort goes just wide of the post, nearly giving Nashville SC the opening goal.

A dangerous moment for Inter Miami as Patrick Yazbek breaks down the flank and delivers a cross into the box. Hany Mukhtar connects with a half volley, but St Clair reacts quickly and makes a strong save to keep the score level.

Nashville SC have produced the most dangerous attacks in the opening minutes, consistently finding space and testing Inter Miami’s defensive organization.

Inter Miami, meanwhile, are still searching for ways to break through Nashville SC’s solid defensive lines. Lionel Messi has yet to find much space in the final third and will need to become more involved if The Herons want to turn the momentum and chase his long-awaited 900th career goal.

Nashville SC nearly take the lead after a strong attacking transition. Patrick Yazbek delivers the assist to the left side for Sam Surridge, who cuts inside and curls a shot toward the far post, but the effort goes just wide of the target.

Inter Miami make a forced change as Maximiliano Falcon leaves the field due to an apparent injury after the earlier collision. Gonzalo Lujan Melli comes on to replace him as The Herons adjust their defensive line.

Play is temporarily stopped after Inter Miami defender Maximiliano Falcon goes down following a collision with Jeisson Palacios. The medical staff step onto the field to evaluate the center back as players from both sides wait for the restart.

Hany Mukhtar wins the first foul of the game after being brought down by Micael in the early moments of the match.

The match between Nashville SC and Inter Miami is underway at Geodis Park. Lionel Messi leads The Herons in this Concacaf Champions Cup clash as both sides begin their battle for a place in the next round.

Players from Nashville SC and Inter Miami are now lined up on the field for the protocol greetings as the pre match ceremony continues at Geodis Park.

Today’s Concacaf Champions Cup matchup between Nashville SC and Inter Miami takes place at Geodis Park in Nashville, Tennessee. The soccer-specific stadium is located at the historic Nashville Fairgrounds and serves as the home of Nashville SC.

Geodis Park has a capacity of 30,109 and is one of the largest soccer-specific venues in the United States, regularly hosting MLS matches and international competitions.

Inter Miami have confirmed their lineup for tonight’s Concacaf Champions Cup matchup against Nashville SC.

Inter Miami lineup: St Clair; Facundo Mura, Maximiliano Falcon, Micael, Noah Allen; Yannick Bright, Rodrigo De Paul, Telasco Segovia, Tadeo Allende; Lionel Messi, German Berterame.

Nashville SC have confirmed their starting lineup for tonight’s Concacaf Champions Cup clash against Inter Miami.

Nashville SC lineup: Brian Schwake; Andy Najar, Jeisson Palacios, Maxwell Woledzi, Baker Withing; Patrick Yazbek, Matthew Corcoran; Cristian Espinoza, Hany Mukhtar, Warren Madrigal; Sam Surridge.

Referee Ivan Barton will be in charge of officiating the Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 clash between Nashville SC and Inter Miami at Geodis Park this Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Juan Gabriel Calderon will serve as the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), monitoring key plays from the review booth and assisting the on-field officials with potential game-changing decisions during the match.

Welcome to our live blog of this Concacaf Champions Cup matchup!

Nashville SC face Inter Miami at Geodis Park this Wednesday as both sides begin their battle in the Round of 16 of the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup. Inter Miami arrive after improving their form in recent MLS matches, while Nashville SC look to take advantage of their home field and their familiarity with The Herons.

Stay with us for key information and minute-by-minute updates as Nashville SC and Inter Miami clash in this exciting continental showdown.