Messi expected to play, NYCFC vs. Inter Miami live updates

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Lionel Messi and Inter Miami shift their focus to MLS play with a matchup against New York City FC at Yankee Stadium on Sunday, March 22.

Messi is healthy and expected to play before he joins the Argentine national team for two friendlies in Argentina later this month, after a disappointing exit in the Concacaf Champions Cup earlier this week.

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Messi has scored four of Inter Miami’s seven goals in a 2W-3D-1L start across all competitions. Only Mateo Silvetti, Telasco Segovia and Rodrigo De Paul – Messi’s World Cup winning teammate, who was not present at Saturday’s practice – have also found the back of the net this season.

NYCFC has three wins and a draw for a total 10 points, sitting ahead of Miami and behind first-place Nashville in the Eastern Conference standings. Midfielder Nicolás Fernández has been the team's top contributor with four goals this season.

Inter Miami and NYCFC last met in the MLS Eastern Conference final, with the Herons winning 5-1 on Nov. 29, 2025.

“We played a conference final recently. It’s practically the same team, they’ve only changed a few players, they have a coach who has a very clear idea of ​​how he wants them to play and they do it very well," Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano said before the match.

“I think that the disappointment of being eliminated from the Champions Cup should fill us with energy to go and play a great game, show what we are capable of and get the three points.”

When is the NYCFC vs. Inter Miami match?

The match begins Sunday at 1 p.m. ET at Yankee Stadium.

How to watch NYCFC vs. Inter Miami match?

The match will be available on Apple TV.

Is Messi playing today?

Messi traveled with Inter Miami to New York City and is expected to play. His status will be confirmed when Inter Miami announces its starting lineup before the match.

NYCFC vs. Inter Miami injury report

Inter Miami injury report: Rodrigo De Paul (Leg, Out); Maximiliano Falcón (Knee; Out); Sergio Reguilon (Hamstring; Out)

New York City FC injury report: Malachi Jones (Leg; Out); Alonso Martinez (Leg; Out); Andres Perea (Leg; Out)

Messi scores 900th goal

Relive this highlight of Messi's 900th career goal, which he scored during Inter Miami's draw against Nashville SC in the Concacaf Champions Cup last Wednesday. Messi joined Cristiano Ronaldo (965) as the only active players to score at least 900 goals in their careers.

Messi to join Argentina for two upcoming friendlies

Messi is expected to join the Argentine national team for two upcoming friendlies – March 27 vs. Mauritania and March 31 vs. Zambia – during the FIFA international break.

Argentina's Finalissima matchup against Spain was ultimately cancelled. The match would have pit the reigning Copa America champions against the reigning Euro champions in a tantalizing match before this summer’s World Cup.

The match was scheduled to be played on March 27 in Qatar. There were several attempts to relocate or reschedule the Finalissima matchup, but to no avail. Argentina was also scheduled to play Qatar on March 31, but will no longer play either game due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Messi’s upcoming schedule with Inter Miami, Argentina

  • March 22: New York City FC vs. Inter Miami, 1 p.m. ET
  • March 27: Argentina vs. Mauritania, 6:15 p.m. ET
  • March 31: Argentina vs. Zambia, 6:15 p.m. ET
  • April 4: Inter Miami vs. Austin FC, 7:30 p.m. ET

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: New York City FC vs. Inter Miami score, time, TV, is Messi playing?

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