Messi scores his first goals since World Cup as Inter Miami beat San Luis

Lionel Messi scored his first two goals since Argentina's World Cup final defeat by Spain, netting in the 11th and 44th minutes as Inter Miami beat Atletico de San Luis 4-2 in the Leagues Cup on August 6, 2026. The match at Nu Stadium was delayed 30 minutes in the second half due to lightning. With the brace, Messi now has 14 goals in 12 Leagues Cup matches, moving one ahead of Los Angeles FC's Denis Bouanga for the most goals in the tournament's four-year history.