Inter Miami of Lionel Messi faces a tough challenge this Wednesday, August 19, 2026 when they visit Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park. The match, part of a new round of the Eastern Conference of the MLS 2026, finds both teams in completely opposite situations, promising ninety minutes of high intensity in Pennsylvania.
The Herons urgently need to shake off the crisis. The team is carrying a worrying streak of three consecutive losses, the last being a heavy 4-1 defeat against Nashville SC. Despite the slump, the Florida team remains in second place in the Eastern Conference with 38 points, but they cannot continue to lose ground if they want to fight for the top spot.
On the other hand, Philadelphia Union arrives fired up. Under the interim leadership of Ryan Richter, the home team has four consecutive wins in the MLS, showing remarkable resilience after coming back from 2-0 down to win 3-2 against New York City FC in the previous round. Although they are in 13th place with 19 points, their momentum makes them a very dangerous opponent.
What time does Inter Miami vs. Philadelphia Union play TODAY?
So you don’t miss any detail of the Argentine star’s match, here are the official times according to your country of residence:
- Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil: 8:30 PM
- Chile, Paraguay, Bolivia, and Venezuela: 7:30 PM
- Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, and Panama: 6:30 PM
- Mexico, Costa Rica, and Honduras: 5:30 PM
Which channel broadcasts Inter Miami vs Philadelphia Union live?
The broadcast of this match for all of Latin America and the rest of the world will be exclusively through pay TV and internet via the MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app. To watch the game, an active subscription to this streaming platform is required.
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Where to watch the Inter Miami vs Philadelphia Union match online for free or streaming?
To watch the Inter Miami vs. Philadelphia Union match online, the only legal and high-definition option in Latin America is the league’s official platform. You must access the Apple TV app from any mobile device (iOS or Android), tablet, computer, or Smart TV, and subscribe to the MLS Season Pass.
It is important to highlight that, due to broadcasting rights in the region, there will be no free broadcast on open TV channels or traditional cable platforms (such as ESPN or Fox Sports). MLS centralizes all its content in its season pass, which offers monthly plans or for the remainder of the full season.
Recent history: Goal fest in the last meeting
The last encounter between the two teams took place in May of this year, producing one of the most spectacular matches of the season. On that occasion, Inter Miami won 6-4 in Fort Lauderdale, in a game where the Uruguayan Luis Suárez was the star by scoring a hat-trick. Philadelphia will seek revenge at home and with the support of their fans.
Probable lineups for Inter Miami vs Philadelphia Union
Both coaches will send their best available players onto the field to secure the three points:
- Philadelphia Union lineup: Andre Blake; Frankie Westfield, Neil Pierre, Nathan Harriel, Kai Wagner; Cavan Sullivan, Jovan Lukić, Danley Jean Jacques, Indiana Vassilev; Milan Iloski and Bruno Damiani.
- Inter Miami lineup: Rocco Ríos Novo; Ian Fray, Facundo Mura, Gonzalo Luján, Sergio Reguilón; Rodrigo De Paul, Casemiro, Yannick Bright, Telasco Segovia; Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez.
