FORT LAUDERDALE — Lionel Messi registered two second-half assists as Inter Miami broke a tie and won the MLS Cup with 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps.

As pink confetti covered fans in the dramatic 3-1 victory for Inter Miami CF, fans captured a sweet moment shared between Lionel Messi and his beautiful wife.

Lionel Messi can add an MLS Cup to his long list of career achievements. Messi assisted twice Saturday as Inter Miami CF claimed its first MLS championship with a 3-1 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps.

Lionel Messi isn't saying if he plans to play in the 2026 World Cup. The 38-year-old star led Argentina to the top of the standings of South America’s World Cup qualifiers, but he hasn't confirmed if he'll help his country defend its 2022 title. The World Cup draw is on Friday.

Inter Miami CF, led by Lionel Messi, host the Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS Cup Final on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

The full schedule has been revealed, with dates and matchups set for the six World Cup matches hosted at Levi’s Stadium.

Finally, there was the coupe de Messi on this title game. He played a ball off his chest, and to his left foot, which popped a pass over the Vancouver defense in stoppage time. It was Allende sent in alone on goal this time. His goal in the 96th minute started the celebration.