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Messi Cup 2026 youth football tournament progress

Overview

The second edition of the Messi Cup, an international youth football tournament conceived by Lionel Messi and his production company, 525 Rosario, in collaboration with Inter Miami, commenced on October 25, 2026, in the Miami and Fort Lauderdale area.

The expanded competition features 16 participating U16 academies from nine countries, including European clubs such as Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Ajax, Benfica, and UE Cornellá, alongside South American sides like River Plate, Boca Juniors, Newell’s Old Boys, Palmeiras, Flamengo, and Independiente del Valle.

During the early stages of the tournament, Lionel Messi appeared to support the Boca Juniors U-16 squad. During the event, the Inter Miami star was presented with a Boca Juniors jersey featuring his name and the number 10 by club representative Blas Armando Giunta. On the pitch, Boca Juniors has maintained a perfect record, recording a 3-0 victory over Manchester City and a 3-1 win against UE Cornellá, with goals scored by Santino Gómez, Isaias García, and Jaime Azato.

Matches are held at Inter Miami facilities, including Nu Stadium and Chase Stadium. The tournament structure divides teams into four groups; the top two from each group advance to the Gold Cup, while the third and fourth-placed teams compete in the Silver Cup. The competition is broadcast live on Disney+ premium, with highlights on ESPN, and is scheduled to conclude with the final on November 1.

Entities

Lionel Messi · Messi Cup · Inter Miami · Fort Lauderdale · 525 Rosario

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Lionel Messi joins Boca Juniors youth team at Messi Cup

    Lionel Messi attended the Messi Cup in the US, where he was presented with a Boca Juniors jersey and watched the club's U-16 team secure a 3-1 victory over UE Cornellá.

  2. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Messi Cup 2026 kicks off in Miami with 16 youth teams

    The second Messi Cup, an international U-16 football tournament, begins in Miami with 16 elite youth clubs competing for Gold and Silver Cup titles.

  3. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Messi Cup 2026 scheduled for Fort Lauderdale

    The 2026 Messi Cup will be held in Fort Lauderdale from October 25 to November 1, featuring 16 international U-16 clubs.

  4. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Messi Cup to feature Palmeiras and Flamengo in youth tournament

    Palmeiras and Flamengo will represent Brazil in the second Messi Cup, a youth football tournament featuring 16 elite global academies in Fort Lauderdale, USA, this October.

  5. [SPORTS] 9 sources
    Messi Cup to expand to 16 youth academies in Miami

    The second Messi Cup youth football tournament will expand to 16 international U16 academies in Miami from October 25 to November 1, 2026.

Sources

blueprint.ng · canal13sanjuan.com · clubmidland.com.ar · dailycannon.com · elintransigente.com · emisorasunidas.com · fcinternews.it · giaoducthoidai.vn · jornalenoticias.com.br · khelnow.com · lanacion.com · mauaagora.com.br · ndmais.com.br · palmeirasonline.com · planetabj.com · plazajuarez.mx · sixsports.in · taz.de · terra.com.br · torcedores.com · uruguayaldia.com.uy

This summary has been updated 3 times: see revision history