Messi Leads Inter Miami to Victory Over D.C. United in Record-Breaking Crowd
Inter Miami secured a 2-1 victory against D.C. United on Saturday, March 7, 2026, in a Major League Soccer (MLS) match played in Baltimore. Lionel Messi contributed a crucial goal to the win.
Early Goals Set the Tone
Rodrigo De Paul opened the scoring for Inter Miami in the 17th minute, capitalizing on a pass from Telasco Segovia. Just ten minutes later, in the 27th minute, Lionel Messi extended the lead with a well-placed shot after receiving a through ball from Mateo Silvetti.
Second-Half Challenge and Final Result
D.C. United managed to pull one back in the 75th minute through Tai Baribo, but Inter Miami held on for the 2-1 win. The result moved Inter Miami to third place in the MLS Eastern Conference with 6 points, while D.C. United remains seventh with 3 points.
Historic Attendance at M&T Bank Stadium
The match drew a record-breaking crowd of 72,026 fans to M&T Bank Stadium, the home of the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens. This marks the largest attendance in D.C. United’s history and ranks among the top 10 all-time standalone crowds in MLS history.
Key Players and Lineups
DC United Starting XI: Sean Johnson; Silvan Hefti, Lucas Bartlett, Kye Rowles, Keisuke Kurokawa; Matti Peltola, Brandon Servania; Gabriel Pirani, Jackson Hopkins, Peglow; Tai Baribo.
Inter Miami Starting XI: Dayne St. Clair; Noah Allen, Micael, Maximiliano Falcon, Facundo Mura; Yannick Bright, Rodrigo De Paul; Mateo Silvetti, Telasco Segovia, Lionel Messi; German Berterame.
Messi’s Continued Impact
This victory comes shortly after Inter Miami’s visit to President Donald Trump at the White House. Messi is currently one goal away from reaching the milestone of 900 career goals, having scored his 899th goal in this match.
FAQ
Q: What was the final score of the Inter Miami vs. D.C. United match?
A: Inter Miami won 2-1.
Q: Where was the match played?
A: The match was played at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.
Q: Who scored for Inter Miami?
A: Rodrigo De Paul and Lionel Messi scored for Inter Miami.
Q: What is Lionel Messi’s current career goal total?
A: Lionel Messi has scored 899 career goals.
Q: How many fans attended the match?
A: A record-breaking 72,026 fans attended the match.
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Three points secured 💪💗 pic.twitter.com/hVYu4fVKwa
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) March 7, 2026
