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Messi Cup 2026 Set for Miami with Boca, River and Newell’s

By Hugo Brennan

Messi Cup 2026 Set for Miami with Boca, River and Newell’s

Miami will again host the Messi Cup at under-16 level late in October, with three Argentine teams set to take part in the tournament’s second edition.

The youth event returns to Florida after its inaugural staging, bringing Argentine academy football into an international setting in the city closely associated with Lionel Messi’s current club career.

Argentine presence in Miami

Three teams from Argentina will be represented in the competition. The tournament is due to begin toward the end of October, although further details on the participating sides and fixture schedule have not yet been announced.

The Messi Cup is designed as an international showcase for under-16 players, offering young squads the chance to compete beyond their domestic environment in Miami.