Lionel Messi headlines a 29-man MLS All-Star roster that meets Liga MX in Charlotte on July 29. Son Heung-min, Thomas Muller and Rodrigo De Paul are in alongside him; Liga MX has confirmed 14 names so far, led by Keylor Navas and Golden Boot winner Joao Pedro.
Here are both squads in full, how the MLS team was picked, and the players most likely to decide the night.
MLS All-Star roster 2026
Charlotte FC head coach Dean Smith selected the team on home soil. Fans voted in 11 players, Smith added 12 coach’s selections, and MLS commissioner Don Garber made two picks. Thirteen of the 29 featured at the 2026 World Cup.
| Player | Pos | Club | Selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxime Crepeau | GK | Orlando City | Coach |
| Matt Freese | GK | New York City FC | Coach |
| Brian Schwake | GK | Nashville SC | Voted in |
| Max Arfsten | DF | Columbus Crew | Coach |
| Lucas Herrington | DF | Colorado Rapids | Coach |
| Richie Laryea | DF | Toronto FC | Commissioner |
| Anthony Markanich | DF | Minnesota United | Voted in |
| Mbekezeli Mbokazi | DF | Chicago Fire | Voted in |
| Steven Moreira | DF | Columbus Crew | Coach |
| Daniel Munie | DF | San Jose Earthquakes | Coach |
| Andy Najar | DF | Nashville SC | Voted in |
| Jackson Ragen | DF | Seattle Sounders | Coach |
| Tim Ream | DF | Charlotte FC | Voted in |
| Sebastian Berhalter | MF | Vancouver Whitecaps | Voted in |
| Pep Biel | MF | Charlotte FC | Coach |
| Rodrigo De Paul | MF | Inter Miami | Coach |
| Evander | MF | FC Cincinnati | Coach |
| Carles Gil | MF | New England Revolution | Coach |
| Zavier Gozo | MF | Real Salt Lake | Voted in |
| Hany Mukhtar | MF | Nashville SC | Voted in |
| Thomas Muller | MF | Vancouver Whitecaps | Coach |
| Ashley Westwood | MF | Charlotte FC | Coach |
| Hugo Cuypers | FW | Chicago Fire | Voted in |
| Anders Dreyer | FW | San Diego FC | Coach |
| Julian Hall | FW | Red Bull New York | Commissioner |
| Son Heung-min | FW | LAFC | Voted in |
| Lionel Messi | FW | Inter Miami | Voted in |
| Petar Musa | FW | FC Dallas | Coach |
| Sam Surridge | FW | Nashville SC | Coach |
Liga MX All-Star roster 2026
Liga MX has named its first 14 players, with the full squad and head coach to follow. Toluca and Chivas lead the way with four representatives each. The group mixes the league’s biggest names with its in-form talent.
| Player | Pos | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Nahuel Guzman | GK | Tigres UANL |
| Keylor Navas | GK | Pumas UNAM |
| Jesus Gallardo | DF | Toluca |
| Bryan González | DF | Chivas Guadalajara |
| Federico Pereira | DF | Toluca |
| Kevin Castaneda | MF | Club Tijuana |
| Nicolas Castro | MF | Toluca |
| Fernando Gorriaran | MF | Tigres UANL |
| Brian Gutierrez | MF | Chivas Guadalajara |
| Erik Lira | MF | Cruz Azul |
| Marcel Ruiz | MF | Toluca |
| Santiago Sandoval | MF | Chivas Guadalajara |
| Armando Gonzalez | FW | Chivas Guadalajara |
| Joao Pedro | FW | Atlético de San Luis |
Players to watch
Lionel Messi (MLS). The obvious draw. Voted in by fans, and the reason a chunk of the audience tunes in at all.
Son Heung-min and Thomas Muller (MLS). Two of the highest-profile arrivals in recent MLS history, both voted or picked in, and both with a point to make in their new league.
Keylor Navas (Liga MX). The former Real Madrid and PSG goalkeeper is exactly the kind of big-game operator who can quiet an all-star attack when the game opens up.
Joao Pedro (Liga MX). The reigning Liga MX Golden Boot winner leads the line, and Liga MX have shown before that they bring their finishing to this fixture.
Starting lineups are confirmed on the night, and all-star minutes are shared around, so treat every name as a participant rather than a guaranteed starter. For the prediction, the market view and how to watch, see our 2026 MLS All-Star Game preview.