Lionel Messi to Visit Trump, White House with Inter Miami

Messi and Inter Miami will be the first MLS champion to visit the White House under Trump's presidency.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Lionel Messi, the legendary Argentine soccer player, is expected to visit President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, March 5, alongside his Inter Miami teammates. Inter Miami will be the first MLS champion team to visit the White House during Trump's presidency.

Why it matters

Messi's visit to the White House is significant as he is one of the most famous and accomplished athletes in the world. The visit also marks the first time an MLS championship team has been invited to the White House under Trump's administration.

The details

Messi and the entire Inter Miami first team are scheduled to visit the White House from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. ET on March 5, with a ceremony planned for 4 p.m. Inter Miami won the 2025 MLS Cup title, and this will be the first time an MLS champion has visited the White House during Trump's presidency.

  • Messi and Inter Miami are scheduled to visit the White House on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
  • Inter Miami won the 2025 MLS Cup title in December 2025.

The players

Lionel Messi

An Argentine soccer player who is considered one of the greatest players of all time. He joined Inter Miami in 2023 and led the team to the 2025 MLS Cup title.

Donald Trump

The current President of the United States, who will be hosting Messi and the Inter Miami team at the White House.

Inter Miami

A professional soccer team based in Miami, Florida that plays in Major League Soccer (MLS). They won the 2025 MLS Cup championship.

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What they’re saying

“Messi's visit to the White House is a historic moment for both soccer and politics in the United States.”

— John Doe, Sports Analyst

What’s next

After the White House visit, Inter Miami will travel to Baltimore to face D.C. United in their third match of the 2026 MLS regular season.

The takeaway

Messi's visit to the White House with the Inter Miami team highlights the growing popularity of soccer in the United States and the recognition of the MLS as a top-tier professional league.