Video: Lionel Messi scores first post-World Cup goal for Inter Miami in 2026 Leagues Cup debut against Atletico San Luis
Lionel Messi scored his first World Cup after his campaign in the 2026 World Cup in Inter Miami's debut in the 2026 Leagues Cup against Atletico San Luis. Inter Miami opened its 2026 Leagues Cup campaign against Atletico de San Luis on Wednesday, August 5, at Nu Stadium. Although the Mexican side grabbed an early lead, Lionel Messi answered back with his first goal since the 2026 World Cup to level the score in South Florida. After making his return to action as a substitute against the Columbus Crew over the weekend, Messi rejoined Guillermo Hoyos’ starting lineup for the midweek fixture. David Rodríguez stunned the home crowd by tapping in a fourth-minute opener, but the early deficit sparked the Herons, particularly Messi, into an immediate response. Hunting for an equalizer as Atletico de San Luis sat deep in its defensive shell, Inter Miami orchestrated a crisp buildup through the midfield. Casemiro spotted Noah Allen wide on the left flank, and the defender whipped in a sharp cross to a trailing Messi, who redirected the ball past the keeper from the edge of the box in the 11th minute. Messi delivers once again. ⚽Miami's 10 opens his #LeaguesCup2026 account with his 13th goal in Leagues Cup history! 🐐Watch now @InterMiamiCF vs. @AtletideSanLuis on Apple TV 📺https://t.co/tms3b61AW0 pic.twitter.com/3lSQGXCMKv— Leagues Cup (@LeaguesCup) August 5, 2026 Shortly after, in the 26th minute, Telasco Segovia completed the first-half comeback by tapping the ball into an open net following another precise delivery from Allen just before the hydration break. *Developing story…
