Messi Eyes 48th Title in North American Champions Cup Final Against Cruz Azul

At 8:00 AM Beijing time on September 17, Inter Miami will face Mexico's Cruz Azul in the CONCACAF Champions Cup. Messi is poised to clinch his 48th career title. Last year, he led the team to the MLS Cup title, securing his 47th trophy and earning qualification for this competition. The tournament pits the MLS champion against the Liga MX champion. Messi's 47 career titles break down as follows: Barcelona 35 (4 Champions League, 10 La Liga, 3 FIFA Club World Cup, 3 UEFA Super Cup, 7 Copa del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cup); Paris 3 (2 Ligue 1, 1 French Super Cup); Miami 3 (1 MLS Cup, 1 Supporters' Shield, 1 Leagues Cup); Argentina 6 (1 World Cup, 2 Copa America, 1 Finalissima, 1 Olympic Gold, 1 U-20 World Cup). He is already the most decorated player in football history. In 2026, Messi will also challenge for the MLS regular season title, MLS Cup, Leagues Cup, and CONCACAF Champions Cup, potentially achieving an unprecedented 50 titles.