Messi had previously scored 10 goals during Inter Miami's title-winning Leagues Cup campaign in 2023Lionel Messi returned to top form with a brace and an assist as Inter Miami came from behind to defeat Atlético San Luis 4-2 in their opening match of the 2026 Leagues Cup on Wednesday. The Argentine captain scored his first goals since the FIFA World Cup, helping Miami overturn an early deficit and extend their unbeaten run to eight matches. The brace also saw Messi write another chapter in Leagues Cup history. The 39-year-old now has 14 goals in 12 Leagues Cup appearances, overtaking Los Angeles FC forward Denis Bouanga (13) to become the tournament's all-time leading scorer. He captained Argentina to a second consecutive FIFA World Cup final before La Albiceleste were beaten 1-0 by Spain.