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May 9, 2026
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Messi magic gives Toronto a taste of what the World Cup will offer
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Toronto lost to Messi, but ‘world-class’ BMO Field nailed its World Cup test run
NEIL DAVIDSON
TORONTO
PUBLISHED MAY 9, 2026
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Inter Miami midfielder Lionel Messi celebrates his goal against Toronto FC on Saturday at BMO Field, one of the host venues for this summer's World Cup.
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With a record crowd in the stands and plenty of star power on the pitch, BMO Field served up a tasty appetizer Saturday of …
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