Here’s the latest update from the 2026 FIFA World Cup as of 2026-07-31 16:39:00.
Inter Miami’s head coach, Guillermo Hoyos, recently announced that discussions regarding Lionel Messi’s return to action will occur after his participation in the FIFA World Cup 2026 with Argentina.
Return to Training
This week, Messi and teammate Rodrigo De Paul resumed training with Inter Miami following their appearance in the World Cup final against Spain on July 19 in New Jersey. “We’ve been talking, in that regard. He only just got back. We haven’t really had the chance to have a proper conversation yet,” Hoyos stated on Friday. “We’re genuinely happy that they’ve returned and are back at the club. It’s great to see them here.”
World Cup Highlights
During the World Cup, Messi was instrumental for Argentina, scoring eight goals and providing four assists, leading them to the finals for the second consecutive year. He played the full 120 minutes in the final, while De Paul participated for 70 minutes. Following the match, both players took a few days off, missing Inter Miami’s games against Chicago Fire FC and CF Montréal. They were also excused from the MLS All-Star match without penalties.
Inter Miami will host the Columbus Crew on Saturday at Nu Stadium, before gearing up for the Leagues Cup matchup against Atlético San Luis on August 5. Hoyos noted that the upcoming weeks will bring a challenging schedule due to the number of games. “I think it’s very tough, simply because of the sheer volume of matches, there’s going to be a real congestion of games over several weeks, leaving very little time to catch your breath or rest,” he explained.
“It’s basically just: match, game, rest, game, and so on. It’s difficult; the match load is heavy and takes a real toll; competition itself is draining.” Inter Miami clinched the 2023 Leagues Cup and reached the finals in 2025 before losing to the Seattle Sounders FC.
FAQs
When will Messi return to Inter Miami?
His return is expected to be discussed after the FIFA World Cup 2026.
How did Messi perform in the World Cup?
Messi scored eight goals and provided four assists, leading Argentina to the final.
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- Published: 2026-07-31 16:39:00
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