Inter Miami is a few days away from their third MLS game of the 2026 season against D.C. United. The MLS Champions have already traveled to Washington, D.C., to prepare for the match.
Before the game, Inter Miami had been invited to White House by United States President Donald Trump.
News of this visit was first reported by The Athletic last week. A White House official told The Athletic that the White House had invited Inter Miami.
The White House normally invites teams that have won a major trophy in American sports leagues; MLS champions have visited the White House in previous years, the latest being the Columbus Crew in 2024.
The White House will honor Inter Miami, with Lionel Messi expected to attend the event. Messi was seen traveling with the team's trip to Washington, D.C. earlier today. This would be Lionel Messi's first time at the White House.
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Donald Trump is expected to speak to honor the players of Inter Miami and is likely to be given a special jersey with his name on the back with the number 47, which acknowledges him as the 47th president of the United States.
Where to Watch Lionel Messi & Inter Miami's Visit to the White House
The White House and Inter Miami announced that their planned visit will begin at 4 p.m. ET/ 1 p.m. PT in the United States.
The meeting will be shown to the public through the official YouTube channel of the White House.
- The White House - YouTube Channel
