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Inter Miami Beats Philadelphia 6-4 Before Cup Break

PUBLISHED May 24, 2026, 2:31 AM ET

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Miami — Inter Miami defeated the Philadelphia Union 6-4 on Sunday night in an MLS match ahead of the 2026 World Cup break, with Lionel Messi recording two assists before leaving the game in the 73rd minute while appearing to touch his left hamstring. The substitution saw Messi exit via the tunnel and no preliminary diagnosis was announced this week; Luis Suárez scored a late goal in the 81st minute to help seal the comeback, and MLS will pause for the World Cup with the Union scheduled to resume league play on July 22.

By James Porter | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Prior seasons: Messi experienced hamstring issues twice during his Inter Miami stint.
Sunday, early match: Inter Miami established a high-scoring first half with multiple goals.
73rd minute: Lionel Messi exited the match holding his left hamstring and left through the tunnel.
81st minute: Luis Suárez scored his third goal, helping secure a 6-4 lead.
Following the match: MLS enters a pause for the 2026 World Cup; Union scheduled to play July 22.

News Intelligence

If you're a soccer fan, Messi's potential injury could affect Inter Miami's performance. Keep an eye on updates about his condition. If you're a Union fan, mark July 22 on your calendar. That's when they'll return to the field.

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Who Benefited

Inter Miami benefited from a multi-goal comeback that improved the club's goal differential, showcased offensive depth with goals from Luis Suárez and Germán Berterame, and provided momentum and confidence entering the MLS World Cup pause.

Who Impacted

Philadelphia Union suffered a high-scoring loss that left them in last-place status at the time, hurt team morale, and complicated preparations during the upcoming MLS pause for the World Cup.

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Who Impacted

Philadelphia Union suffered a high-scoring loss that left them in last-place status at the time, hurt team morale, and complicated preparations during the upcoming MLS pause for the World Cup.