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LIST: Teams invited for 2026 Messi Cup
The Messi Cup is an international under-16 youth football tournament created by Lionel Messi, with its second edition scheduled for October 25 to November 1, 2026, in South Florida.
Participating Academies
The 20th-century/current global heavyweights participating in the upcoming U-16 showcase include:
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