Messi scores four goals, inspires Inter Miami to 7-1 win over Montreal

Lionel Messi scored four goals and added an assist on August 29, 2026, as Inter Miami thrashed CF Montreal 7-1 in an MLS match. It was the first time in Messi's career he had scored four goals in a single MLS game, bringing his season tally to 18 goals. The result ended Inter Miami's five-match winless run, with interim coach Guillermo Hoyos praising Messi's performance.