Golden Boot: Lionel Messi takes lead over Petar Musa

By MLSsoccer staff

As the 2026 MLS regular season enters the stretch drive, let's check in on the Golden Boot presented by Audi race.

Note: The first Golden Boot tiebreaker is assists, followed by fewest minutes played.

1. Leo Messi

Forward · Inter Miami CF

2. Petar Musa

Forward · FC Dallas

3. Nicolas Fernandez

Midfielder · New York City Football Club

4. Evander

Midfielder · FC Cincinnati

5. Prince Owusu

Forward · CF Montréal

6. Brian White

Forward · Vancouver Whitecaps FC

7. Sam Surridge

Forward · Nashville SC

8. Guilherme

Midfielder · Houston Dynamo FC

9. Tai Baribo

Forward · D.C. United

10. Pep Biel

Midfielder · Charlotte FC

On the bubble