Lionel Messi is finally an Inter Miami player and the Argentina captain is set for his club debut up against Cruz Azul on July 21.
LIVE: Follow Messi's debut for Inter Miami
Messi is expected to play a key role for Inter Miami, as they look to revive a flagging MLS campaign in 2023, but first up is the Leagues Cup, in the weeks ahead.
The competition pits top sides from the MLS and the Liga MX in an inter-continental tournament with Messi's new team drawn against Cruz Azul and domestic rivals Atlanta United in the group stages.
The Sporting News brings you all the details you need to watch Lionel Messi's debut match on TV in major regions around the world.
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What channel is Inter Miami vs Cruz Azul on today?
Inter Miami head coach Tata Martino has teased fans with a potential double debut in this game as Messi is joined in Florida by former Barcelona teammate Serio Busquets.
Busquets' switch to the USA would have caused huge excitement, if he was joining alongside anyone other than Messi, and the pair are expected to feature at the DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale.
Inter Miami vs Cruz Azul TV channel, streaming
| TV channel | Streaming | |
| USA | TUDN, Univision | Fubo, Apple TV (MLS Season Pass), TUDN app, Univision NOW |
| Global (all other territories) | — | Apple TV (MLS Season Pass) |
What time does Inter Miami vs Cruz Azul kick off?
This Leagues Cup group stage game at DRV PNK Stadium kicks off on Friday, July 21 at 8 p.m. local time in Fort. Lauderdale, Florida.
Here's how that time translates across the major territories across the globe:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Fri, July 21 | 8 p.m. ET |
| Canada | Fri, July 21 | 8 p.m. ET |
| UK | Sat, July 22 | 1 a.m. BST |
| Australia | Sat, July 22 | 10 a.m. AEST |
| India | Sat, July 22 | 5:30 a.m. IST |
| Hong Kong | Sat, July 22 | 7 a.m. HKT |
| Malaysia | Sat, July 22 | 7 a.m. MYT |
| Singapore | Sat, July 22 | 7 a.m. SGT |
| New Zealand | Sat, July 22 | 7 a.m. NZST |
