Lionel Messi erupted for two goals and an assist inside the final 15 minutes, leading Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory over 10-man Orlando City in a Leagues Cup semi-final on Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Telasco Segovia added the other goal for Miami, which is into the final for the second time in three years.
The Herons will play the final on the road against the Seattle Sounders on Sunday, with the winner guaranteed a place in the round of 16 in the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup.