Lionel Messi has just shattered Major League Soccer history, becoming the fastest player ever to reach 100 regular-season goal contributions in his third season with Inter Miami. This landmark achievement unfolded during Miami’s thrilling 4-2 road victory over Toronto FC, where Messi notched one goal and two assists, electrifying fans and solidifying his MLS legacy.
Messi’s blazing pace rewrote the record books, completing 59 goals and 41 assists in only 64 MLS regular-season games. This marks a dramatic improvement over the previous fastest record held by Toronto star Sebastian Giovinco, who reached the milestone in 95 matches.
Inter Miami’s performance on the road has been unstoppable lately. The team bounced back emphatically from last weekend’s narrow 4-3 home loss to Orlando City to string together a powerful six-game winning streak away from home. After this decisive victory in Toronto, Miami is primed for another challenging road fixture against Cincinnati FC on May 13.
Beyond MLS, Messi’s impact extends globally. In all competitions, the 38-year-old forward has now amassed 87 goals and 57 assists in 101 career appearances with Inter Miami. His electrifying form comes just weeks before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where Argentina will look to defend their 2022 title. Messi remains expected to be a central figure for Argentina’s campaign, with speculation mounting about his official commitment to the tournament.
Messi’s World Cup record is staggering: in 26 matches, he has recorded 13 goals and eight assists, clinching the 2022 World Cup title and winning the Golden Boot as the tournament’s most valuable player. Argentina’s group stage begins on June 16 versus Algeria, followed by matches on June 22 against Austria and June 27 against Algeria.
The 2026 World Cup, set to be the largest ever with 104 matches, will be broadcast live across FOX and FS1 from June 11 through July 19. FOX Sports is gearing up for its biggest production yet, airing a record 40 prime-time matches and streaming every game live on the FOX One and FOX Sports apps.
Messi’s rise in MLS is a game-changer for the league’s stature and visibility in the US sports landscape, injecting unmatched star power and drawing national and international attention. As the World Cup approaches and Inter Miami continues to dominate, soccer fans across Alaska and the United States are witnessing history in motion.
Stay tuned as Messi pushes the boundaries of excellence, and watch how his World Cup journey will unfold this summer on America’s biggest sports stage.
