Inter Miami 3-1 Orlando City Live Score, MLS 2026: Messi, Segovia's First-Half Display Keep Herons In Front

Attempt missed. Orlando City's Brian Ojeda gets a corner and in return he fires a right footed shot from the right side of the D, which eventually misses the target.

MIA 3-1 ORL 62'

Orlando City tried to comeback in the game in the last few minutes of the first half and for the first time in the game, Inter Miami looked to be under pressure with their defenders getting tested. Despite that, Orlando City couldn't convert any chance and Inter Miami enter the break with the cushion of two goals in their hand. They were dominant in the first 35 minutes with Messi, Segovia, Suarez mounting some very high pressure on the defenders and the goalkeeper. Orlando City goalkeeper Jansson made some excellent saves and kept them alive in the game despite conceding three goals.

Inter Miami concede a goal against the run of play. They were creating pressure on Orlando City when the visitors manage to break out their press and launch a counter-attack. Justin Ellis carries the ball upfield to release to incoming Ojeda and he receives the ball before shaking off two defenders and then drilled the ball into the net. Goalkeeper had no chance against the shot's power. Orlando City stay alive in the game with the goal.

Lionel Messi joins the party as he scores to give Inter Miami their third goal of the night. Once again his combination with Luis Suarez works. Suarez drives in with the ball to find Messi at the top of the box. Messi feints to make space for himself and then slots in a left footed classy curler to find the net. It is a goal straight out of the pages of FC Barcelona and fans inside the stadium go crazy for the Argentine star.

Excellent footballing display from Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez as Inter Miami extend their lead. Messi made a long run by carrying the ball. Passes it to Suarez on the left. Messi didn't stop his run, going down the line into the left channel. Received the through pass from Suarez and then laid off the ball gently to the feet of Telasco Segovia. Segovia, who assisted the last goal, tapped the ball into the net. Inter Miami are already well ahead in the Florida Derby.

Inter Miami could have doubled their score but Berterame's narrow miss keep them down to a lead of one goal only. Segovia rolls the ball to the edge of the 18-yard box for Suarez, who immediately threads a first-time pass through the lines for Allen. The full-back manages to reach it just ahead of the byline and pulls it back for Berterame, who scuffs his shot wide of the far post from close range!

Inter Miami started the game on an extremely positive note and they took the lead immediately, proving their intent. After recollecting possession on the left wing following Suarez’s unmet centring pass, Messi plays the ball back to Segovia on the corner of the penalty area. In a pocket of space, the midfielder swings in an inch-perfect cross that finds the head of Fray, who deposits his header into the top corner. Top start from Inter Miami and they will look to build on it.

The match is underway at the Nu Stadium in Miam. Inter Miami are in their signature pink jersey and are attacking from left to right. Meanwhile, Orlando City are in their blue jersey and are building up from right to left. Inter Miami have won the possession immediately after kick-off and are retaining the ball, looking to gain an early lead.

Lionel Messi will reach a significant career milestone in his 100th appearance for Inter Miami, when he will take the pitch against their rivals, Orlando City, in a high-stakes Florida Derby. This centennial match highlights Messi's profound impact on the club since his 2023 arrival, cementing his legacy as a transformative figure in Major League Soccer.

Remarkably, Messi’s performance levels have remained elite even as he hits this century mark in North America. In his first 99 matches for the Herons, he recorded an extraordinary 128 goal contributions—comprising 85 goals and 43 assists—an output that significantly surpasses his production during his first 100 appearances at the start of his storied career with FC Barcelona.

Inter Miami CF and the New England Revolution played to a 1-1 draw in their most recent MLS regular-season matchup, held at Nu Stadium in Miami on April 25, 2026. The match remained scoreless throughout a tightly contested first half, with New England goalkeeper Matt Turner making several crucial saves to deny attempts from Luis Suárez and Lionel Messi.

The deadlock was broken in the 56th minute when New England captain Carles Gil scored, chipping the ball over Inter Miami goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair after a setup from Dor Turgeman. Inter Miami intensified their pressure in search of an equalizer, which finally arrived in the 76th minute through Germán Berterame. Berterame capitalized on a rebound after an initial shot from Suárez was saved by Turner.

Hello and welcome to the Inter Miami vs Orlando City Major League Soccer 2026 matchday 11 at the Nu Stadium in Miami, Florida on May 03, Sunday. Stay tuned for live commentary, scores, playing XI and other updates.