The 2024 MLS Cup playoffs are underway, with Inter Miami, led by football icon Lionel Messi, vying for their first championship title. The tournament features a best-of-three knockout format, with the top seven teams from each conference automatically qualifying and the eighth team entering through a wildcard playoff. The regular season winner, Inter Miami, has earned the right to host the MLS Cup final if they remain in contention.

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