Inter Miami CF vs. Toronto FC | Full Match Highlights | Gameday in Miami!

On August 23, 2026, at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Inter Miami hosted Toronto FC in a regular-season MLS matchup. The referee blew the starting whistle at 02:30 Moscow time, and from the first minutes, the hosts took control of the game, creating several dangerous chances in front of the Toronto goal. However, the first half ended goalless despite an intense battle. In the 37th minute, Ritchie Laryea was shown a yellow card for a foul in midfield. The second half began with Toronto pushing forward and turning the game around. In the 53rd minute, Maximiliano Falcón was booked for a reckless challenge. The visitors broke the deadlock in the 59th minute: Joshua Sargent found the net from Daniel Shallois's pass, firing a precise shot into the far bottom corner to make it 0-1. Just three minutes later, in the 62nd minute, Derrick Etienne doubled Toronto's lead, capitalizing on a defensive error and calmly beating the goalkeeper to make it 0-2. Inter Miami fought back and pulled one back in the 82nd minute: Lionel Messi unleashed a powerful strike from outside the box after a pass from Rodrigo De Paul, finding the top corner to reduce the deficit to 1-2. In stoppage time, in the 90+5th minute, David Ayala received a yellow card for time-wasting. Despite a final onslaught on Toronto's goal, the hosts ran out of time to salvage the match. Match statistics: Inter Miami had 67% possession, recorded 19 shots on goal compared to Toronto's 8, but their finishing let them down — just 1 goal from 19 attempts. Toronto, by contrast, made the most of their chances, scoring 2 goals from just 8 shots. Passing accuracy was 88% for the hosts and 76% for the visitors. Inter Miami came away empty-handed despite dominating the statistics, while Toronto secured a vital three points on the road. Lionel Messi, despite scoring, looked frustrated after the final whistle, knowing his team had missed opportunities. Inter Miami's manager noted that the team needs to improve their finishing to convert dominance into victories. Toronto, meanwhile, showcased a masterclass in pragmatic football, using their limited chances with maximum efficiency.