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FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami LIVE: First half still goalless! (0-0) Messi in 2026 MLS Matchday 13 action

FC Cincinnati face Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami for Matchday 13 of the 2026 MLS season. Stay tuned here for minute-by-minute updates of this massive encounter!

Luis Suárez #9 of Inter Miami CF controls the ball against Gerardo Valenzuela #22 of FC Cincinnati.
© Getty ImagesLuis Suárez #9 of Inter Miami CF controls the ball against Gerardo Valenzuela #22 of FC Cincinnati.

Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami are playing against FC Cincinnati on Matchday 13 of the 2026 MLS season. The Herons are in search of three vital points on the road to keep pace with the Eastern Conference leaders, Nashville SC.

Despite the fact that they have yet to secure a victory at their brand-new home, Nu Stadium at Miami Freedom Park, Inter Miami have proven to be a force on the road. The squad has been remarkably efficient away from South Florida, winning six of its eight matches played outside of Miami so far this season.

However, it faces a formidable task against a Cincinnati side that is historically strong in front of its home fans. So far this season, FCC have been nearly impenetrable at TQL Stadium, having lost only one match at home across all competitions.

17'- Fray almost scores! (0-0)

After a great corner from Messi, Fray connected with a header and nearly scored the first of the match, but it flew just over the crossbar.

15'- The ball belongs to Cincinnati now (0-0)

Now it is the home side controlling the ball, though they have yet to create any dangerous situations for Inter Miami.

10'- Inter Miami dominating at the start (0-0)

Inter Miami are controlling the ball during the opening minutes of the match, though we have yet to see a shot on goal from either team.

5'- Goal disallowed for Inter Miami! (0-0)

Lionel Messi scored the opening goal of the match, but following the assist from Berterame, the Argentine was found to be in an offside position.

GAME ON!

The game between FC Cincinnati and Inter Miami is underway!

Players are on the pitch!

Players from both teams are on the field. Everything is ready for the start of the match!

TQL Stadium gives Inter Miami good memories

The last time Inter Miami visited TQL Stadium, they walked away with a massive victory that secured their place in the Eastern Conference Final. In that high-stakes encounter, the Herons crushed Cincinnati 4-0 in a masterclass performance, where goals from Lionel Messi, Mateo Silvetti and a brace from Tadeo Allende gave Miami the win.

Both teams doing warm up activities

Players for both sides have taken the field for warmups at TQL Stadium!

Inter Miami lineup confirmed!

Miami's starting XI: St. Clair; Fray, Lujan, Silva, Reguilon; De Paul, Bright, Segovia; Messi; Berterame, Suarez.

FC Cincinnati lineup confirmed!

Cincinnati's starting XI: Celentano; Smith, Miazga, Robinson; Bucha, Valenzuela, Gidi, Ramirez; Evander; Mboma Dem, Denkey.

Lionel Messi coming off a spectacular night in Toronto

Lionel Messi was the star in Inter Miami's 4-2 win vs Toronto FC, scoring one goal and giving two assists. Whit those numbers, Messi broke Sebastian Giovinco’s record to become the fastest player in league history to reach 100 direct goal contributions in the MLS regular season. While Giovinco needed 95 games to achieve this feat, the Argentine only needed just 65 regular-season appearances.

Today's referees

Alexis Da Silva has been appointed to officiate the clash between FC Cincinnati and Inter Miami. He will be joined on the field by Andrew Bigelow and Diego Blas, who are set to serve as the assistant referees.

Full officiating team:

  • Referee: Alexis Da Silva (USA)
  • Assistant Referee 1: Andrew Bigelow (USA)
  • Assistant Referee 2: Diego Blas (USA)
  • Fourth official: Marcos DeOliveira (USA)
  • VAR: Armando Villarreal (USA)

Kickoff time and where to watch

FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami will get underway at TQL Stadium at 7:30 PM (ET).

Apple TV will be the only option to watch FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami in the USA.

FC Cincinnati and Inter Miami clash at MLS Matchday 13

Welcome to our live blog of the MLS! FC Cincinnati host Inter Miami at TQL Stadium, with the Herons looking for a win to keep pace with the league leaders.

Stay with us for all the action and minute-by-minute updates of this exciting game!

Gianni Taina
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