Miami, Nov. 8 -- Argentine football legend Lionel Messi has won the MLS Golden Boot for the second consecutive season after finishing the 2026 regular season with 26 goals, continuing his prolific goalscoring run for Inter Miami as the club prepares to defend its MLS Cup title.

Messi was held scoreless in Inter Miami's final regular-season fixture against Charlotte FC on Saturday, which ended in a 3-3 draw. Miami had established a commanding 3-0 lead at home before Charlotte staged a comeback to secure a point. Despite the result, Messi finished comfortably ahead of his closest competitors in the scoring charts.

FC Dallas forward Petar Musa finished second with 22 goals, followed by Nashville SC's Sam Surridge with 21 and Vancouver Whit...