New York City vs Inter Miami

United StatesMLSRegular season
New York City

New York City

LDWWW

22 Mar 2026

Full Time
23
Inter Miami

Inter Miami

LWWWD
Yankee Stadium
A. Villarreal
2026

Match Report

Inter Miami produced a stunning comeback to beat New York City FC 3-2 at Yankee Stadium, with Lionel Messi delivering yet another moment of magic in front of 45,845 fans. The visitors trailed 2-1 heading into the final half hour but turned the game on its head in devastating fashion. Gonzalo Luján had given Miami an early lead in the 4th minute, but NYCFC hit back through Nicolás Fernández (17') and Agustín Ojeda (59') to take control. The lead lasted just two minutes — Messi whipped a low free kick under the wall in the 61st minute, his 71st career free kick goal, to draw level at 2-2. Micael then rose highest to head home Noah Allen's cross in the 74th minute, completing the turnaround and silencing the Bronx crowd. The result snaps NYCFC's unbeaten start to the season after four games, leaving both sides level on 10 points from five matches.

Match Events

3'
G. Lujan[0 - 1]
17'
N. Mercau[1 - 1]
53'
59'
A. Ojeda[2 - 1]
61'
L. Messi[2 - 2]
74'
Micael[2 - 3]
77'
86'

Standings

#WDLGDPts
2New York City321+711
4Inter Miami321+111

Statistics

46%Possession54%
11Shots22
5Shots on Target8
7Corners7
12Fouls14
3Offsides2
1Yellow Cards3
468Passes548
5Saves3