The countdown towards Lionel Messi's debut at Inter Miami is almost over as the Argentinian icon prepares to make his first appearance for his new club.
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Messi's arrival in the USA has whipped Inter Miami fans into a frenzy and he is expected to get his first taste of action against Mexican side Cruz Azul.
Inter Miami's MLS season has been paused to allow them to focus on the competition with Messi ready to go for Tata Martino's side.
Below are all the details to follow the Inter Miami versus Cruz Azul match, including the kickoff time for fans around the world.
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Inter Miami vs. Cruz Azul kickoff time
This match between Inter Miami and Cruz Azul will be played at the DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Friday July 21 (US time) and will kick off at 8:00 p.m. local time in the USA.
Here’s how that time translates in time zones across the world:
Inter Miami vs Cruz Azul date, start time
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Fri, July 21 | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| Canada | Fri, July 21 | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| UK | Sat, July 22 | 1:00 a.m. BST |
| Australia | Sat, July 22 | 10:00 a.m. AEST |
| India | Sat, July 22 | 5:30 a.m. IST |
| Hong Kong | Sat, July 22 | 8:00 a.m. HKT |
| Malaysia | Sat, July 22 | 8:00 a.m. MYT |
| Singapore | Sat, July 22 | 8:00 a.m. SGT |
| New Zealand | Sat, July 22 | 12:00 a.m. NZST |
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Inter Miami vs Cruz Azul live stream, TV channel
As part of their universal coverage of the 2023 MLS season, Inter Miami's Leagues Cup matches will be available for fans across the world via Apple TV's MLS Season Pass.
Leagues Cup schedule 2023
As part of the group stages of the 2023 Leagues Cup, Inter Miami will face Cruz Azul and domestic rivals Atlanta United (July 25).
Whoever finishes top of the three-team group will progress to the Round of 32 knockout stage.
