Lionel Messi wins 2026 MLS Golden Boot as top goal-scorer
Lionel Messi has secured his second consecutive MLS Golden Boot after scoring 26 goals during the 2026 season. This achievement marks a historic repeat win for the Inter Miami star, who is also a frontrunner for the league's MVP award.
Why it matters
Messi's continued dominance in the MLS highlights his ongoing impact on the growth and popularity of soccer in the United States.
Hear this story Lionel Messi has done it again, adding another trophy to his stuffed trophy case.
The Inter Miami attacker earned the MLS Golden Boot as the top scorer in the 2026 season. Messi led the race for most of the year and finished with 26 goals in 31 matches, four goals more than second-place Petar Musa, FC Dallas ' Croatia international.
Last season, Messi had 29 goals in 28 matches, with the runner-up having 24 goals.
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