Arsenal's under-16 side will compete in the 2026 Messi Cup, making their first appearance at the expanded tournament. The competition now features 16 teams, up from eight in 2025, with participants including Chelsea and Manchester City from England, plus clubs such as Barcelona, Inter Milan, River Plate, and Boca Juniors from across Europe and South America.
Arsenal face Newell's Old Boys on Sunday, October 25th, Barcelona on Monday, October 26th, and Palmeiras on Tuesday, October 27th. All three group-stage matches kick off at 16:30 EDT (21:30 BST/20:30 GMT), though UK broadcast times vary slightly. Disney+ will air all three games in the UK, with times potentially shifting due to clock changes on Sunday night.
