Inter Miami Crushes Montreal 7-1 Behind Messi Hat Trick

A Dominant Display at Home

Inter Miami CF delivered a comprehensive performance to secure a decisive 7-1 victory over visiting CF Montréal on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The match, played at Nu Stadium in Miami, Florida, saw the home side control the tempo and convert their opportunities with clinical efficiency. The final tally reflects Inter Miami’s offensive superiority throughout the ninety minutes.

Early Pressure and First Response

The visitors opened the scoring surprisingly early, taking a 1-0 lead in the 37th minute through Fabian Herbers. However, Inter Miami responded immediately. Just three minutes later, in the 40th minute, the home team equalized with a goal scored by an unnamed player, shifting the momentum firmly back to their favor.

Messi’s Hat Trick Seals the Win

Lionel Messi emerged as the primary architect of the victory, completing a hat trick that effectively ended any hope of a Montreal comeback. His first goal came in the 52nd minute, restoring Inter Miami’s lead. He added his second strike in the 83rd minute and completed his treble in stoppage time at 90+6 minutes.

Other contributors to the offensive outburst included Casemiro, who opened the scoring for Inter Miami in the 20th minute, Luis Suárez, who netted in the 80th minute, and Alexander Shaw, who added the seventh goal in the 89th minute. The eight total goals in the match highlight the lopsided nature of the contest.

Defensive and Statistical Notes

While the scoreline was heavy, Inter Miami goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair recorded three saves to maintain his side’s defensive integrity. CF Montréal’s Thomas Gillier faced significantly more pressure, making five saves in a losing effort. On the attacking end, Messi led all players with eight total shots, while Noah Streit of Montreal registered three shots for the visitors.

Following this result, Inter Miami improved their record to 12-6-4. CF Montréal fell to 5-6-11 in the standings.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/761757