The Inter Miami CF Academy U-16 team is gearing up for the second edition of Messi Cup, set to take place from Oct. 25 to Nov. 1 at the Club’s state-of-the-art facilities, Inter Miami CF Stadium and Florida Blue Training Center, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Our Academy will compete against some of the world’s most prestigious youth academies, including reigning champions CA River Plate, FC Barcelona, Manchester City, Arsenal and more.
Participation in the Messi Cup provides a valuable opportunity for the Academy to compete on the international stage and test itself against elite youth talent from around the world. The U-16s will begin the tournament with three group-stage matches, aiming to advance to the knockout rounds.
The full tournament schedule is available HERE.
Inter Miami CF U-16 Group Stage Matches
- Sunday, Oct. 25 at 1:30 p.m. ET vs. Independiente del Valle (Ecuador)
- Monday, Oct. 26 at 4:30 p.m. ET vs. SL Benfica (Portugal)
- Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 3 p.m. ET vs. Atlético de Madrid (Spain)
Inter Miami will compete in Group C. The top two teams from each group will advance to the quarterfinals, scheduled for the afternoon of Wednesday, Oct. 28. The semifinals will follow on Saturday, Oct. 31, with the tournament final set for Sunday, Nov. 1 at Inter Miami CF Stadium.
This exciting experience reflects the Academy’s continued growth and commitment to developing top-tier talent capable of competing at the highest levels.
For additional coverage of our teams, you can follow our Academy’s journey online via X @InterMiamiAcad and Instagram @InterMiamiCFAcademy!
