Lionel Messi leads Inter Miami to a 4-2 win vs Toronto FC on the road in MLS Matchday 12

Lionel Messi found the back of the net as Inter Miami rolled to a dominant 4-2 victory over Toronto FC on MLS Matchday 12.

Video: Lionel Messi nets first-touch goal to make it 4-0 in Inter Miami’s rout of Toronto FC

Where to watch Toronto FC vs Inter Miami live in the USA: 2026 MLS

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03:13PM

Thanks for joining us!

Inter Miami obtained a crucial win on the road and you lived every moment with Bolavip!

See you next time!

03:12PM

End of the game!

Inter Miami defeated Toronto FC 4-2!

03:07PM

90'+5- Toronto FC ask for a penalty (2-4)

Toronto FC appealed for a penalty after a challenge on Etienne, but a quick VAR review determined there was no foul on the play.

03:02PM

90'- GOOOAAAL OF TORONTO FC!! (2-4)

Aristizabal strikes again!

02:59PM

87'- Inter Miami cruising at BMO Field (1-4)

With the victory all but secured, the Herons are moving freely across the pitch, dictating the tempo as the final minutes tick away.

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02:54PM

82'- GOOAAAAL FOR TORONTO FC!! (1-4)

Emilio Aristizabal cuts the deficit!

02:50PM

78'- Modifications in Inter Miami (0-4)

Telasco Segovia, Luis Suarez and Yannick Bright were repaced by David Ayala, Daniel Pinter and Preston Plambeck.

02:46PM

74'- GOOOAAAAAL FOR INTER MIAMI!!! (0-4)

Lionel Messi strikes to make it four!!

02:44PM

72'- GOOOAAAAL FOR INTER MIAMI!! (0-3)

Sergio Reguilon makes it three after a great assist from Messi!

02:41PM

69'- Modification in Toronto (0-2)

Raheem Edwards was replaced by Micah Chisholm.

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02:40PM

68'- Modifications in Inter Miami (0-2)

Noah Allen was replaced by Sergio Reguilon.

02:37PM

65'- Modifications in Toronto (0-2)

Deandre Kerr and Markus Cimermancic were replaced by Emilio Aristizabal and Derrick Ettiene.

02:35PM

62'- Nice try from Messi! (0-2)

Messi tested the keeper from distance with a free kick destined for the back of the net, but Gavran came up with a massive save to tip the ball out for a corner.

02:32PM

60'- Yellow card in Inter Miami (0-2)

Luis Suarez received a yellow card.

02:27PM

55'- GOOOAAAL FOR INTER MIAMI!! (0-2)

Luis Suarez extends the lead!!

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02:22PM

50'- Yellow card in Toronto FC (0-1)

Raheem Edwards received the first yellow card of the game.

02:17PM

The second half is underway!

Toronto FC and Inter Miami are already playing the second half!

02:08PM

First half summary

The match kicked off with high intensity at BMO Field, as the visitors looked to take the initiative despite relentless pressure from Toronto FC. After the opening minutes, it was the home side that began carving out more attacking chances, though it failed to find the back of the net.

Just as it seemed the game would head into the locker rooms scoreless, the referee awarded Inter Miami a dangerous free kick near the edge of the box. In a surprise twist, it was Rodrigo De Paul who stepped up to take it instead of Messi. His initial attempt struck the wall, but the midfielder reacted quickly to the rebound, unleashing a clinical strike to score the opening goal and send his team into halftime with the lead.

01:59PM

Halftime!

The game goes to halftime!

01:55PM

43'- GOOOOAAAAL FOR INTER MIAMI!!! (0-1)

Rodrigo De Paul scores the opener of the game after a rebound from a free kick!!

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01:54PM

42'- Dangerous free kick for Inter Miami (0-0)

The referee has awarded a free kick to Inter Miami at the edge of the box, giving Messi a golden opportunity to go for the opening goal.

01:49PM

37'- Messi almost scores! (0-0)

Messi uncorked a powerful strike from outside the box that whistled past the post—nearly opening the scoring for the match!

01:45PM

33'- Inter Miami controlling possession (0-0)

The visitors are dominating the ball with 66% possession, yet they have struggled to translate that control into meaningful scoring opportunities to threaten the opposition.

01:40PM

28'- Nice try from Messi (0-0)

Messi tried his luck from distance with a free kick, but it whistled wide of Gavran’s post.

01:36PM

24'- Another good try from Toronto (0-0)

This time it was Franklin who tried his luck from outisde the box, but his shot went just wide from St. Clair's post.

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01:31PM

19'- Toronto in better form now (0-0)

The home side has now taken control of possession, creating more dangerous scoring opportunities than its opponents.

01:26PM

14'- Nice try from Henry (0-0)

Kerr attempted a strike from outside the box, but it sailed over the Inter Miami crossbar.

01:20PM

8'- First shot of the game (0-0)

Coello had the match's first shot on target with a free kick, which St. Clair saved without any trouble.

01:17PM

5'- Inter Miami dominate early on (0-0)

Inter Miami are dominating possession in the opening stages of the match, but Toronto FC are holding firm, pressing high to recover the ball.

01:12PM

GAME ON!

The game between Toronto FC and Inter Miami is underway!

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01:03PM

Players are on the pitch!

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

12:50PM

BMO Field expects attendance record

BMO Field will see its largest attendance numbers to date with just under 45,000 tickets distributed, according to the Toronto FC official website.

12:30PM

Both teams doing warm up activities

Players for both sides have taken the field for warmups at BMO Field!

12:20PM

Inter Miami lineup confirmed!

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

12:00PM

Toronto FC lineup confirmed!

Toronto's starting XI: Luka Gavran; Kobe Franklin, Zane Monlouis, Walker Zimmerman, Raheem Edwards; Alonso Coello, Jonathan Osorio, Malik Henry, Markus Cimermancic, Daniel Salloi, Deandre Kerr.

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11:40AM

Today's referees

Victor Rivas has been appointed to officiate the clash between Toronto FC and Inter Miami. He will be joined on the field by Corey Rockwell and Stephan McGonagle, who are set to serve as the assistant referees.

Full officiating team:

Referee: Victor Rivas (USA)

Assistant Referee 1: Corey Rockwell (USA)

Assistant Referee 2: Stephan McGonagle (USA)

Fourth official: Filip Dujic (USA)

VAR: Geoff Gamble (CAN)

11:20AM

Kickoff time and where to watch

Toronto FC vs Inter Miami will get underway at BMO Field at 1:00 PM (ET).

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

11:00AM

Toronto FC and Inter Miami clash at MLS Matchday 12

Welcome to our live blog of the MLS! Toronto FC host Inter Miami at BMO Field, 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 is a bilingual journalist, fluent in English and Spanish, with a specialization in soccer, NBA, and tennis. He began his professional career in 2020 with Mundo Deportivo US, where he first established himself as a writer. Throughout his career, Gianni has covered major sports events such as the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the NBA Finals, and Grand Slam tournaments like the French Open. His ability to report on real-time events and perform well under pressure has made him a valuable member of a top-tier team of journalists. In 2024, he joined Bolavip US, bringing his expertise in soccer, NBA, and tennis to deliver original content while providing live coverage of important events.

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