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Inter Miami hosts FC Cincinnati at Nu Stadium amid playoff push

Inter Miami played FC Cincinnati at Nu Stadium on Oct. 28, 2026, with Messi listed as rested; the match came after Miami’s loss to the Red Bulls and Cincinnati’s win over DC United.

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Inter Miami hosts FC Cincinnati at Nu Stadium amid playoff push

Key points

  • Inter Miami lost 2-0 to the New York Red Bulls, ending a three‑game winning streak.
  • The loss left Miami third in the Eastern Conference, tied on points with New England but behind on goal difference.
  • FC Cincinnati won 2-0 over DC United, moving to eighth place with 42 points and aiming for the top seven.
  • Lionel Messi was listed as rested for the game, while coach Kily González praised his commitment.
  • The match was played at Nu Stadium in Miami on Wednesday night, kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Inter Miami faced FC Cincinnati in a Major League Soccer regular‑season match at Nu Stadium in Miami on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, with kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET.

Inter Miami is coached by Kily González, who recently praised Lionel Messi’s commitment after the captain received a major honor in Oviedo, Spain. Messi was listed as rested and ready to lead the team for the Wednesday night contest.

Entering the game, Inter Miami came off a 2‑0 loss to the New York Red Bulls in New Jersey, which ended a three‑game winning streak. The defeat left Miami third in the Eastern Conference, level on points with second‑placed New England but trailing on goal difference, and four points ahead of Chicago Fire in fourth.

FC Cincinnati arrived in Miami after a 2‑0 win at DC United, marking their second consecutive victory. The club sits eighth in the Eastern Conference with 42 points and is seeking to move into the top seven as the playoff race tightens.

Your questions, answered

What was the result of Inter Miami’s game against FC Cincinnati?

Inter Miami played FC Cincinnati at Nu Stadium on Oct. 28, 2026; the article does not state the final score.

How did Inter Miami’s recent loss affect their standings?

The 2-0 loss to the New York Red Bulls dropped Inter Miami to third in the Eastern Conference, tied on points with New England but behind on goal difference.

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