Atlanta United FC vs Inter Miami CF Highlights - October 17, 2026

Inter Miami CF beat Atlanta United FC 3-1 in Major League Soccer on October 17, 2026. The match was played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Fafà Picault (89') scored for Atlanta United FC. Germán Berterame (45'), Lionel Messi (56', 60') scored for Inter Miami CF.

Atlanta United FC went into the game in position 14, on 30 points. They had won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 in their previous five.

Atlanta United FC arrived unbeaten in 3. At kick-off Inter Miami CF stood in position 2 with 52 points.

Their previous five had brought 3 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. That run had left Inter Miami CF 2 games without defeat.

Breel Embolo sent an effort off target for Atlanta United FC (7'). Moments later, Breel Embolo shot wide for Atlanta United FC on 7 minutes.

Miguel Almirón saw a shot blocked (23'). Lionel Messi tested the goalkeeper for Inter Miami CF (41').

Soon after, Tomás Jacob was booked for Atlanta United FC (44'). Luis Suárez picked out Germán Berterame, who scored for Inter Miami CF (45').

After the break, Lionel Messi forced a save for Inter Miami CF on 48 minutes. Germán Berterame could not find the target for Inter Miami CF (49').

Shortly afterwards, a block denied Giuliano Galoppo on 51 minutes. Miguel Almirón sent an effort off target for Atlanta United FC (51').

Moments later, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Miguel Almirón’s effort (52'). The referee cautioned Mauricio Amaro of Atlanta United FC on 54 minutes.

Soon after, Lionel Messi scored for Inter Miami CF on 56 minutes after a pass from Germán Berterame.

Luis Suárez picked out Lionel Messi, who scored for Inter Miami CF (60'). Breel Embolo was booked for Atlanta United FC (71').

Fafà Picault converted a penalty for Atlanta United FC (89'). Mauricio Amaro tested the goalkeeper for Atlanta United FC (90'+8').

Substitutions: Atlanta United FC 4, Inter Miami CF 3.

Inter Miami CF controlled 55.4% of possession. Atlanta United FC had 20 shots with 3 on target, while Inter Miami CF had 7 and 5.

Goalkeeper saves: Atlanta United FC 2, Inter Miami CF 2. Corners: Atlanta United FC 5, Inter Miami CF 2.

Inter Miami CF completed the most passes, 565 in total at 89.2% accuracy. The referee produced 5 yellow cards.