LAFC Vs Inter Miami LIVE Score, MLS 2026: David Martinez Fires Falcons Ahead As Messi’s Herons Hunt Equalizer

Los Angeles FC take a slender lead into the break, and their simple, smart approach has worked perfectly so far. Son Heung-min drops in as a secondary striker, dragging defenders out of position, while David Martínez times his runs to perfection and slots home the decisive goal. Miami had their chances, but LAFC’s clever movement and clinical finishing make all the difference at the interval.

Just before the break, Messi finds some space outside the box and lets fly with a curling left-footed effort. Lloris dives full stretch, but the shot just drifts wide and out for a goal kick. The Herons are still hunting for that equalizer, and the first half ends with LAFC holding a 1-0 lead.

The fourth official signals 7 minutes of added time, and it’s mostly down to the injury earlier to Eustaquio in the 39th minute. The midfielder took a nasty poke in the eye and needed immediate attention, which ate up a chunk of the half. Plenty of time left for Miami to try and level before the break.

After mounting wave after wave of pressure, Los Angeles FC find the breakthrough. Rodrigo De Paul loses possession in midfield, and Son Heung-min is quick to pounce, slipping a perfect pass to David Martínez.

The midfielder keeps his cool and tucks a left-footed shot into the bottom left corner, no chance for Segovia. LAFC lead 1-0, and the crowd erupts as Miami scramble to respond.

Ian Fray steps up and wins a free kick in their own half, giving Inter Miami a chance to regroup and catch their breath. LAFC have been relentless so far, and Miami need every second to reset before the next wave comes.

LAFC just won’t let up. Another corner, another surge of noise from the stands, and the ball drops kindly for Bouanga. He goes for the volley as it bounces, looks dangerous all the way, and then a body appears out of nowhere.

Segovia steps in with a huge block, and Inter Miami survive again. They’re hanging on right now, while LAFC keep asking questions.

A late challenge stops a promising LAFC move, and the referee isn’t interested in letting it go. Noah Allen is the one whistled for the foul, and David Martínez is quickly back on his feet, pointing toward the attacking half. Set-piece territory now, and Inter Miami drop back to organise. Pressure building.

A sharp through ball opens up Inter Miami and suddenly LAFC are in behind. Racing into the final third with no one around, the chance looks nailed on.

The goalkeeper is beaten, the crowd rises, but the decision is to square it instead of pulling the trigger. The cut-back finds Bouanga, whose effort is kept out, and Miami breathe again. That was a golden opening, and LAFC will feel they should have more.

Kick-off! We’re underway in MLS 2026.

And here we go! Inter Miami get us started as the ball rolls at the LA Memorial Coliseum. The noise is up, the pace is sharp already, and all eyes are scanning for that familiar No. 10 in pink. Buckle up, this one’s officially live.

Los Angeles FC and Inter Miami have faced each other five times in competitive matches. LAFC have won three times, while Inter Miami have won twice. They faced each other twice in 2025 in the CONCACAF Champions League, with Inter Miami winning the last encounter 3-1.

All MLS 2026 matches, including LAFC vs Inter Miami, will be live-streamed globally on Apple TV.

Hello and welcome to our MLS 2026 live blog! It’s Los Angeles FC up against Inter Miami, and the spotlight is firmly on Lionel Messi. Messi fans, buckle up, there’s excitement, drama, and magic in the air. Stay with us as the action unfolds from the very first kick.