Lionel Messi wins back-to-back MLS Golden Boot with 26 goals
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 2:22 AM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
Lionel Messi of Inter Miami has won the 2026 MLS Golden Boot, leading the league with 26 goals this season. This achievement marks Messi's second consecutive Golden Boot award, making him the first player in MLS history to accomplish this feat. In addition to his goal tally, he also provided 17 assists, resulting in a league-high 43 goal contributions. Messi previously won the Golden Boot in 2025 with 29 goals. Inter Miami is currently the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference and will face No. 7 Columbus Crew in the first round of the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs.
- •Messi scored 26 goals in the regular season.
- •He had 17 assists for a total of 43 goal contributions.
- •Inter Miami secured the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference.
- •Messi faced competition from Petar Musa and Sam Surridge for the Golden Boot.
- •He could become the first three-time Landon Donovan MLS MVP winner.
- 2:22 AMESPN — Messi makes history as 1st back-to-back MLS Golden Boot winner
- 2:20 AMYahoo Sports — Inter Miami's Lionel Messi wins 2026 MLS Golden Boot presented by Audi
"By Cal MeachemLionel Messi wins 2026 MLS Golden Boot pres. by AudiInter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi has won the 2026 MLS Golden Boot presented by Audi, netting 26 goals to become the league's top sc...
"Lionel Messi has become the first player to win back-to-back MLS Golden Boot awards after the Inter Miami forward finished the regular season with 26 goals.
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External links- ESPNNov 8, 2026, 2:22 AMMessi makes history as 1st back-to-back MLS Golden Boot winner
Lionel Messi has become the first player to win back-to-back MLS Golden Boot awards after the Inter Miami forward finished the regular season with 26 goals.
- Yahoo SportsNov 8, 2026, 2:20 AMInter Miami's Lionel Messi wins 2026 MLS Golden Boot presented by Audi
By Cal MeachemLionel Messi wins 2026 MLS Golden Boot pres. by AudiInter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi has won the 2026 MLS Golden Boot presented by Audi, netting 26 goals to become the league's top sc...
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