Lionel Messi scored twice on Wednesday (August 5, 2026) to become the Leagues Cup’s record goalscorer as Inter Miami beat Atletico San Luis 4-2 at home in the 2026 edition’s opening group matches.
Result
Other Leagues Cup matches on Wednesday saw Dallas beat Queretaro 2-0 and Leon won 1-0 at Nashville. close friend and Argentina teammate Rodrigo De Paul delivered an emotional tribute in the only goal Inter Miami scored in their 1-2 defeat While Messi mourns his father’s death. Atletico’s Rafa Llorente scored a second-half consolation.
Key Moments
Messi, who helped Miami win the 2023 crown in his first weeks with the Florida club, took his tally in the competition for Major League Soccer and Mexican Liga MX sides to a record 14 goals. Messi struck again just before half-time with Brazilian defender Micael making it 4-1 deep into first-half stoppage time. David Rodriguez gave San Luis the lead in the fourth minute but Messi equalized seven minutes later. Venezuelan midfielder Telasco Segovia edged Miami ahead in the 26th minute.
