Inter Miami vs Paris Saint-Germain live updates: How to watch Messi in Club World Cup
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami from Major League Soccer will face Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup round-of-16 match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. It's the biggest match played by an MLS club in the league's 30-year history, and it will come against the European champions.
Messi will face his former squad in PSG, where he briefly shined alongside Neymar and Kylian Mbappe before unceremoniously leaving in July 2023 to join Inter Miami. Messi, Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba and Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano will also face their former Barcelona coach in Luis Enrique, who is leading PSG.
Here's everything you need to know about the Inter Miami-PSG matchup, and stay tuned for live updates from USA TODAY Sports.
What time is the Inter Miami-PSG match?
The match begins at noon ET (1 p.m. in Argentina, 6 p.m. in Paris.)
Where to watch Inter Miami-PSG match live stream link?
The match is available to live stream for free on DAZN.
How to watch the Inter Miami-PSG match on TV in the US?
The match will be broadcast on TNT and TruTV in English; Univision and TUDN in Spanish.
Is Lionel Messi playing today?
Messi, in his first match since his 38th birthday June 24, is expected to play. His status will be confirmed when Inter Miami announces its starting lineup.
Is Ousmane Dembélé playing today?
Dembélé, one of the frontrunners for this year's Ballon d'Or as the world's best player, hasn't played in the Club World Cup due to a quad injury. His status will be confirmed when PSG announces its starting lineup.
Inter Miami vs. PSG score prediction
Paris Saint-Germain 3, Inter Miami 1: This may not look pretty for Lionel Messi's side and Major League Soccer. But just getting to this point in the Club World Cup is valiant enough. Messi scores a goal, but Inter Miami is outclassed by the Champions League winners. — Safid Deen
Inter Miami vs. PSG betting odds
Inter Miami is the biggest underdog of any team in the Club World Cup round of 16. Here are the betting odds for the match, according to BetMGM:
Why did Lionel Messi leave Paris Saint-Germain?
Messi's two-year spell at PSG was complicated, particularly upon his return to Paris from the 2022 World Cup triumph – having led Argentina to victory over France in the final. Imagine having to live and work in the same country you just delivered heartbreak to. Fans voiced their displeasure with Messi, who was also suspended by the club in May 2023 for taking an unsanctioned trip to Saudi Arabia the day after a match.
When did Lionel Messi join Inter Miami?
Messi joined Inter Miami in July 2023, joining the MLS club co-owned by Jorge Mas, Jose Mas and soon-to-be Sir David Beckham.
Who does Inter Miami/PSG winner face in Club World Cup quarterfinals?
The winner of Sunday's Inter Miami-PSG match will face the winner of Sunday's 4 p.m. match between Bayern Munich (Germany) and Flamengo (Brazil).
How has Inter Miami performed in the Club World Cup?
Messi and Inter Miami won a match, and settled for a draw in two others during the Club World Cup group stage. But they were able to advance as a Group A runner-up. They beat FC Porto (Atlanta), and drew against Al-Ahly (Egypt) and Palmeiras (Brazil).
How has Paris Saint-Germain fared in the Club World Cup?
PSG won Group B of the tournament: They beat Atlético Madrid 4-0, lost 1-0 to Botafogo (Brazil), and beat the Seattle Sounders 2-0 during the group stage.
When is Lionel Messi's birthday?
Messi turned 38 years old on June 24, 2025. He will turn 39 during World Cup 2026. Check out these photos from his birthday celebration last week:
Will Lionel Messi re-sign with Inter Miami?
Messi is under contract with Inter Miami through the 2025 MLS season. The club hopes he re-signs a contract extension to remain through, at least 2026. It's possible Messi could sign a longer extension.
Will Lionel Messi play in the World Cup?
Messi has not yet declared whether he will play in the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. If he does, it would be his sixth World Cup and he would help Argentina defend its 2022 crown.
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