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Messi's Miami Debut Delayed Post-World Cup
23 Jul
Summary
- Messi misses Inter Miami games against Chicago Fire and CF Montréal.
- He is recovering from an emotional World Cup final loss to Spain.
- Messi is expected back on the pitch in late July or early August.
Lionel Messi's highly anticipated return to Inter Miami will be delayed as he recovers from a taxing 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with Argentina.
Following a narrow 1-0 defeat to Spain in the World Cup final, Messi, who scored eight goals during the tournament, requires a period of rest. Inter Miami's head coach, Guillermo Hoyos, confirmed that Messi will not be available for the team's upcoming matches.
Messi will miss fixtures against the Chicago Fire and CF Montréal. The Argentine superstar is expected to return to the pitch for Inter Miami in late July or early August, though an exact date remains unconfirmed.
The timing of Messi's absence is significant as Inter Miami restarts its MLS season after the World Cup break. Fans will have to wait longer to see their captain on the field as the team continues its pursuit of the MLS Cup.
