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Inter Miami CF secures 2026 MLS playoff spot after 2-0 win over NYC FC

Inter Miami CF and Lionel Messi clinched a 2026 MLS Playoffs berth with a 2-0 win over New York City FC at Nu Stadium on Oct. 14.

By Elizabeth Flores · Yahoo Sports

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 1:10 PM

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Inter Miami secured a 2026 MLS playoff berth with a 2-0 victory against New York City FC.
The match finished 2-0 with goals scored by German Berterame and Rodrigo De Paul.
Lionel Messi contributed with an assist for De Paul's goal before halftime.

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Inter Miami CF officially clinched a berth in the 2026 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs following a 2-0 victory against New York City FC on Wednesday night at Nu Stadium. The result guarantees their postseason presence with five regular-season matches remaining.

German Berterame opened the scoring in the 20th minute, ending his scoring drought, before Rodrigo De Paul sealed the win in first-half stoppage time from a Lionel Messi assist. The defeat leaves NYCFC struggling with only one victory across their last 11 MLS games.

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