Lionel Messi becomes 1st player with back-to-back MLS Golden Boot wins

Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi won the MLS Golden Boot for the second consecutive season, becoming the first player in league history to achieve the feat. He finished the 2026 regular season with 26 goals in 31 matches, four ahead of runner-up Petar Musa of FC Dallas. Messi also recorded 17 assists, taking his total goal contributions to 43.