Inter Miami will look to return to winning ways when Lionel Messi and his teammates host D.C. United in a Major League Soccer (MLS) encounter on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
The match comes as the defending MLS Cup champions seek to end a difficult run of results and strengthen their position ahead of the end-of-season playoffs.
Inter Miami enter the fixture after a 2–1 defeat to Columbus Crew in their final league match before the international break. The result extended their winless run, increasing the importance of Saturday’s home fixture as the club works to regain momentum.
According to the Associated Press match preview published by FOX Sports, Miami had drawn three consecutive home games before the latest fixture, despite maintaining a strong attacking record. The team had scored 64 goals in the league, with Messi leading the club’s scoring charts on 22 goals.
The fixture also marks Messi’s return to club football following his final international appearance for Argentina.
The Inter Miami captain featured in Argentina’s 3–0 victory over Benin, scoring a penalty and providing two assists in what the club described as his final appearance for the national team.
Messi ended his Argentina career with 208 appearances and 126 goals, alongside 70 assists. His attention now turns back to Inter Miami as the club approaches the closing stages of the MLS regular season.
His contribution will be central to Miami’s hopes of breaking their recent run of draws and defeats, although the team will need a strong performance across the pitch to secure all three points.
D.C. United arrive in Florida looking to take advantage of Miami’s recent struggles. The visitors had drawn 3–3 with Vancouver Whitecaps in their previous outing, with Kimito Nono scoring twice and captain Lucas Bartlett also finding the net.
United have had defensive difficulties this season, but their recent attacking performance suggests they could pose problems if Miami leave spaces at the back.
The teams have already met once this season, with Inter Miami winning 2–1. That result offers the home side encouragement, although Saturday’s encounter presents another challenge for both clubs.
Inter Miami will host D.C. United at Nu Stadium in Miami, Florida, on Saturday, October 10. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time, which is 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 11, in Nigeria.
With the regular season nearing its conclusion, both sides will be eager to collect valuable points. For Miami, the immediate objective is to turn recent draws and the defeat to Columbus into a winning performance in front of their home supporters.