Inter Miami confirm three friendlies in South America for 2026 pre-season | OneFootball

Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami is gearing up for the 2026 season. The American club has officially announced the first three matches of its preseason, which will take place in South America and mark the beginning of an international tour packed with excitement and prestige. As the current MLS champion, the Florida team will face a demanding preparation with matches against Alianza Lima, Atlético Nacional, and Barcelona de Guayaquil—three clubs with history, titles, and significant standing in South American football.

The tour will kick off in Lima, Peru, where Las Garzas will play for the second consecutive season. On Saturday, January 24, they will face Alianza Lima at the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium. The Peruvian club is one of the most successful in its country, with 25 First Division titles, and represents a high-level challenge to start the preseason.

Next, the team will travel to Medellín, where on Saturday, January 31, they will take on Atlético Nacional at the Atanasio Girardot Stadium. Los Verdolagas are the most decorated club in Colombia, with 18 domestic league titles and two Copa Libertadores trophies, among other international honors.

The tour will conclude in Guayaquil, Ecuador, on Saturday, February 7, when Javier Mascherano’s squad visits Barcelona at the Monumental Banco Pichincha Stadium. This will be the American club’s first ever match against an Ecuadorian opponent. The Ídolo del Astillero leads the local honors list with 16 league titles.

With this tour, Inter Miami aims not only to fine-tune its football but also to strengthen its bond with the South American public and test its level against teams accustomed to international competition. It will be the first step in an intense preseason leading into a 2026 campaign that promises to see them as protagonists once again.

Inter Miami’s schedule for the Champions Tour 2026 Inter Miami vs. Alianza Lima

Saturday, January 24, 2026 – Alejandro Villanueva Stadium, Lima (5:00 PM ET) Inter Miami vs. Atlético Nacional

Saturday, January 31, 2026 – Atanasio Girardot Stadium, Medellín (5:00 PM ET) Inter Miami vs. Barcelona de Guayaquil

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