The 2026 Major League Soccer (MLS) season kicks off this weekend with a highly anticipated match between Lionel Messi's Inter Miami and Son Heung-min's Los Angeles FC at the Memorial Coliseum. This season is particularly significant as it will be interrupted by the World Cup, which takes place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico this summer. The Guardian highlights that Messi and Son are the two best players in the league, representing the 'glamour' teams on opposite coasts, and their performance will be closely watched as they compete for individual honors like the Golden Boot and MVP. If both players maintain their health and performance, the competition between them is expected to be captivating, with a fascinating race for accolades throughout the season.