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The big question heading into the highly anticipated 2026 Campeones Cup match is whether Lionel Messi will be on the field to face Cruz Azul, the current Liga MX champion, with Inter Miami for the second time.
Although the MLS team has not yet released the official squad list or lineup, everything points to the Argentine star being available for the match scheduled for September 16, 2026, in the United States, in what would be his return to the club after concluding his participation in the 2026 World Cup with the Argentine national team.
So far, Inter Miami has not officially confirmed Messi's presence; however, various reports indicate that the World Cup runner-up has already rejoined the team to face the remaining commitments of the season. His return generates enormous expectation after the controversy unleashed in the sporting event and his team's participation.
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Fecha y hora del partido Campeones Cup entre Inter Miami y Cruz Azul
The match between Cruz Azul and Inter Miami will take place on Wednesday, September 16, at the NU Stadium in Miami, the club's current home, at 5:30 p.m. (Central Mexico time).
The American team will be the host after winning the 2025 MLS Cup, while La Máquina secured its ticket after defeating Toluca 3-1 in the Campeón de Campeones match last July.
¿Hay boletos disponibles para el Cruz Azul vs Inter Miami?
According to the official MLS club website, Inter Miami season ticket holders will have access to their seats for the match.
Meanwhile, fans who wish to watch the match must purchase their tickets on Friday, August 14; to be part of a special pre-sale, interested parties must register at that link.
Messi ya tiene historia con el Cruz Azul
If he plays, Messi will once again face Cruz Azul's La Máquina Celeste in a historic duel. Both clubs met for the first time in the 2023 Leagues Cup.
That match ended in a 2-1 victory for Inter Miami and was marked by the Argentine's official debut with the Florida team, where he scored his first goal in MLS.
This duel will be the perfect opportunity for the Mexican team to seek revenge.
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