Inter Miami returns from World Cup break with awful own goal, but pull out win over Chicago Fire
Inter Miami overcomes a brutal own goal by their goalkeeper to secure a 3-2 victory against the Chicago Fire following the World Cup break.
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The brief
Inter Miami returned from the World Cup break with a match against the Chicago Fire, resulting in a 3-2 win for Miami. During the game, the Inter Miami goalkeeper scored an own goal following a mistimed kick.
Coverage from Yahoo Sports, USA Today, and ESPN highlights the contrast between the goalkeeper's error and the eventual team victory. ESPN provided a detailed game analysis of the 3-2 result.
Future focus remains on the team's performance following the break. Other league activity includes Son Heung-Min maintaining his form for LAFC, according to MLSsoccer.com.
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Quick answers
What was the final score of the match?
Inter Miami defeated the Chicago Fire 3-2.
How did the own goal occur?
According to USA Today, the Inter Miami goalkeeper scored the own goal after a mistimed kick.
When did this game take place?
The game occurred on July 22, 2026.
Coverage (7)
- MATCH PREVIEW: Inter Miami CF Back in MLS Regular Season Action With Home Game Against Chicago Fire FC Inter Miami CF · 11h ago
- Inter Miami, without Messi, wins 3-2 as Lewandowski debuts for Chicago Fire Miami Herald · 11h ago
- Inter Miami goalkeeper scores brutal own goal after mistimed kick USA Today · 11h ago
- You can watch Chicago Fire vs Inter Miami streaming live for free tonight OregonLive.com · 11h ago
- WATCH: Son Heung-Min keeps up hot form for LAFC! MLSsoccer.com · 11h ago
- Miami 3-2 Chicago (Jul 22, 2026) Game Analysis ESPN · 11h ago
- Inter Miami returns from World Cup break with awful own goal, but pull out win over Chicago Fire Yahoo Sports · 11h ago
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