LEAGUES CUP 2023

Who will Messi’s Inter Miami play in the 2023 Leagues Cup round of 32?

Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami team-mates now know who they’ll be facing in the opening round of the Leagues Cup knockout stages.

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Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami will face Orlando City in the 2023 Leagues Cup round of 32, after their Florida rivals beat Santos Laguna to progress to the knockout stages as group winners.

Wilder Cartagena’s stoppage-time strike gave Orlando a 3-2 victory over Santos at Exploria Stadium on Saturday, as Óscar Pareja’s men finished two points clear of Houston Dynamo at the top of Group South 2.

Inter Miami stroll into Leagues Cup last 32

Earlier this week, Inter Miami had confirmed their qualification as winners of Group South 3, sealing a perfect round-robin stage by thumping Atlanta United at DRV PNK Stadium.

Having marked his Miami bow by scoring a last-gasp free-kick to beat Cruz Azul in the team’s Leagues Cup opener four days earlier, Messi netted two and set up one against Atlanta on Tuesday, as the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner’s first start for the Herons brought a 4-0 triumph.

Messi’s former Barcelona team-mate, Sergio Busquets, also made his full Miami debut in the victory over Atlanta.

Messi (centre) celebrates with Josef Martinez (17) and midfielder Robert Taylor (16) after scoring against Atlanta.Jasen VinloveUSA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con

When is Inter Miami vs Orlando City?

Inter Miami and Orlando City will meet in the 2023 Leagues Cup round of 32 on Wednesday 2 August 2023, with the match to be held at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderale, Florida. The kick-off time is yet to be confirmed.

The winners of Miami vs Orlando will face Mazatlán or FC Dallas in the round of 16.

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How to watch Inter Miami vs Orlando City

Inter Miami vs Orlando City: recent H2H results

  • May 2023 - MLS: Inter Miami 1-3 Orlando City
  • October 2022 - MLS: Inter Miami 4-1 Orlando City
  • July 2022 - MLS: Orlando City 1-0 Inter Miami
  • May 2022 - US Open Cup: Orlando City 1-1 Inter Miami*
  • August 2021 - MLS: Orlando City 0-0 Inter Miami

*Orlando won on pens

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