Chicago Fire FC defeats CF Montréal 3 – 0

Chicago Fire FC earned an emphatic 3 – 0 victory over CF Montréal at Soldier Field in their 2026 MLS home opener. The Fire started confidently, controlling possession and creating the better early chances. Their pressure paid off when Jonathan Bamba found the net in the first half to give Chicago a deserved lead.

In the second half, Chicago faced adversity after being reduced to 10 men, but they remained organized and disciplined defensively. Montréal struggled to break through the Fire’s compact shape, rarely threatening the goal despite the numerical advantage. Chicago continued to look dangerous on the counterattack.

Deep into stoppage time, the Fire sealed the match with two late goals. Hugo Cuypers converted a penalty, and Robin Lod added another moments later to complete the 3–0 scoreline. The result capped off a dominant and resilient performance in front of the home crowd.