When will Lionel Messi play the next match? Inter Miami is through to the quarter-finals of the MLS League Cup, but when is the game and against whom?

Lionel Messi’s blistering start to his soccer career in the United States has continued in Leagues Cup matches.

After winning three consecutive games in the league, Sunday night’s game against FC Dallas went to penalties.

That was thanks to a wild comeback – led by Messi himself. The Argentine star helped his two-goal side back to finish the game 4-4.

On penalties, an early miss from Dallas ensured Miami would advance to the quarterfinals of the competition. But what awaits them there? Who will they compete against? And where can you watch it?

Here, MailSport provides the answers ahead of an exciting matchup.

But how can you watch the next game? And who exactly will play in it?

When is the next match?

Lionel Messi and his new teammates will take to the field on Friday, August 11.

The time of the match has not yet been determined, but tickets for the match have already been released.

Messi will return to the field in the quarter-finals on Friday

Where will the next match take place?

Inter Miami’s next game will be held at DRV PNK Stadium in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida – home of the team.

It will be Inter Miami’s fourth game in this competition since it started a few weeks ago.

The game will be played in front of the Inter Miami faithful at the DRV PNK stadium

How can I watch the match?

As of now, you can only watch this match on Apple TV+ through the MLS Season Pass subscription.

Those not in the stadium can watch the game on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV+

Who will Inter Miami face?

According to the official LeaguesCup.com bracket, Inter Miami will face Charlotte FC.

Charlotte defeated the Houston Dynamo 2–1 on a late own goal from a Houston defender.

Charlotte FC (L) travels to Messi & Co. after defeating the Houston Dynamo (R)

How did they get here?

Messi announced his arrival in American football with a winning free kick against Cruz Azul in the opening game of the competition.

They followed that up with a 4-0 defeat of Atlanta United – where Messi picked up a brace.

In the Round of 32, Floridian rivals Orlando City were beaten 3-1, with the Argentinian again scoring twice.

It all led up to Sunday night’s round of 16 game, with Messi scoring the first and fourth goals for his team before converting a penalty to help win the game.

Messi’s magical performance on Sunday secured his team a place in the quarter-finals