Lionel Messi has once again asserted his dominance in Major League Soccer. As captain of Inter Miami, he has set a record by winning the Golden Boot for two consecutive seasons. Even at the age of 39, the Argentine star has outperformed younger players. In the 2026 season, Messi scored 26 goals in 31 appearances for Inter Miami.
FC Dallas’s Petar Musa finished in second place with 22 goals, with Messi securing the Golden Boot by surpassing him. Previously, in the 2025 season, Messi also won the Golden Boot, having scored 29 goals.
Messi wins the Golden Boot in MLS once again, making history
Messi has become the sixth player in the history of Major League Soccer to win the Golden Boot multiple times. Of his 26 goals this season, only one came from a penalty. Beyond scoring himself, he has been equally focused on setting up his teammates, providing 17 assists this season. With a total contribution of 43 goals, he stands at the top in Major League Soccer. Over the last three MLS seasons, this football magician has scored a total of 75 goals. This season, Inter Miami finished second in the Eastern Conference with 60 points.
He also won the Golden Boot in the 2025 season with 29 goals
In the 2026 season, Messi scored 26 goals in 31 matches for Inter Miami. FC Dallas’s Petar Musa finished second with 22 goals. Messi secured the Golden Boot by finishing ahead of him. Previously, in the 2025 season, he had also won the Golden Boot by scoring 29 goals.