Lewandowski’s MLS Debut: Chicago Fire Face Inter Miami Without Messi
- Robert Lewandowski makes his Major League Soccer (MLS) debut on July 22, 2026, playing for the Chicago Fire against Inter Miami.
- The appearance marks the first official MLS match for the Polish striker following his move to the Chicago Fire.
- The absence of Messi from the Inter Miami lineup removes a direct confrontation between the two former teammates.
Robert Lewandowski makes his Major League Soccer (MLS) debut on July 22, 2026, playing for the Chicago Fire against Inter Miami. According to reports from French media sources, the match will not feature Lionel Messi, who is listed as absent for the fixture.
The appearance marks the first official MLS match for the Polish striker following his move to the Chicago Fire. The fixture pits the Fire against Inter Miami, a club where Lewandowski previously played alongside Messi during their tenure at FC Barcelona.
The absence of Messi from the Inter Miami lineup removes a direct confrontation between the two former teammates. While Lewandowski enters the match as a primary focus for the Chicago Fire offense, Inter Miami will proceed without their captain for this specific encounter.
The match is scheduled for the evening of July 22, 2026, as the Chicago Fire look to integrate the veteran forward into their league campaign.