Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24' | Inter Miami | Goal — L. Messi | 0-1 | |
| 38' | Inter Miami | Ian Fray | 0-1 | |
| 40' | Inter Miami | Gonzalo Luján | 0-1 | |
| 41' | FC Cincinnati | Goal — K. Denkey | 1-1 | |
| 49' | FC Cincinnati | Goal — P. Bucha (assist: B. J. Ramirez Leon) | 2-1 | |
| 55' | Inter Miami | Goal — L. Messi (assist: R. de Paul) | 2-2 | |
| 60' | FC Cincinnati | Substitution — S. Gidi on, E. Echenique off | 2-2 | |
| 64' | FC Cincinnati | Goal — Evander (assist: K. Denkey) | 3-2 | |
| 65' | Inter Miami | Substitution — S. Reguilon on, F. Mura off | 3-2 | |
| 72' | FC Cincinnati | Substitution — M. Robinson on, N. Hagglund off | 3-2 | |
| 73' | FC Cincinnati | Substitution — K. Mboma on, O. Nwobodo off | 3-2 | |
| 73' | FC Cincinnati | Substitution — M. Miazga on, A. Chirila off | 3-2 | |
| 76' | FC Cincinnati | Obinna Nwobodo | 3-2 | |
| 77' | Inter Miami | Yannick Bright | 3-2 | |
| 77' | Inter Miami | Substitution — L. Suarez on, M. Silvetti off | 3-2 | |
| 79' | Inter Miami | Goal — M. Silvetti (assist: L. Messi) | 3-3 | |
| 84' | Inter Miami | Goal — G. Berterame | 3-4 | |
| 87' | FC Cincinnati | Substitution — P. Bucha on, T. Barlow off | 3-4 | |
| 87' | FC Cincinnati | Substitution — on, A. Lajhar off | 3-4 | |
| 89' | Inter Miami | Goal — R. Celentano | 3-5 | |
| 90+4' | FC Cincinnati | Evander | 3-5 |
There was a big gap between the two sides at TQL Stadium, as Inter Miami ran out 5-3 winners over FC Cincinnati. The visitors were sharper, more direct, and always looked the more likely to score. FC Cincinnati will need to reflect on a disappointing home performance.
The Matchup
Inter Miami beat FC Cincinnati 3-5 at TQL Stadium, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. Even without the extra share of possession, which finished 46% in favour of FC Cincinnati, Inter Miami made the most of the chances that mattered and did enough to see the game out. The shot count told a similar story, with 10 attempts from FC Cincinnati against 17 from Inter Miami over the course of the game. FC Cincinnati had their moments and did not make it easy from start to finish, but ultimately came up short on the day. Small margins like this one tend to add up over a season, and results such as this are often what separates teams in the table further down the line. Here is a closer look at exactly how the two sides compared, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami Lineups
Looking Ahead
FC Cincinnati have a quick chance to build on this result. Their next test comes away at CF Montréal, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when CF Montréal vs FC Cincinnati going to play at 26 September 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.
Inter Miami, meanwhile, does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. They are next in action away at Columbus Crew, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: Columbus Crew vs Inter Miami going to play at 27 September 2026 in Major League Soccer 2026.