Overview
- Inter Miami prevailed 3-1 after an Édier Ocampo own goal (8'), Ali Ahmed’s equalizer (60'), and Messi-assisted strikes by Rodrigo de Paul (71') and Tadeo Allende (90+6').
- Vancouver controlled long stretches and came closest to turning the match when Emmanuel Sabbi hit the woodwork three times in seconds shortly after the equalizer.
- Messi triggered the winner by pressing to win possession and threading de Paul through, then set up Allende deep in stoppage time to close it out.
- The victory is Inter Miami’s first MLS championship since joining the league in 2020, marking a milestone for co-owner David Beckham’s project.
- The game served as a farewell for Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, while Thomas Müller’s strong debut season ended without the title as he vowed to return stronger next year.