was one in every of 29 gamers named to the on Wednesday. The star leads the league with and is tied for second with 12 targets in 14 video games.
Messi, at present with Argentina as they put together for a towards Switzerland, was one in every of 11 gamers voted on to the roster. Sixteen others, together with Messi’s worldwide and membership teammate , have been chosen by All-Star head coach Dean Smith. ‘s and ‘s have been added as commissioner’s choices.
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Since becoming a member of MLS, Messi has not taken half in an All-Star Recreation after injuring his after which as a substitute of taking part in in final season’s sport.
Final yr’s absence resulted in Messi and then-Inter Miami teammate incomes a as per league guidelines.
“It is a unhealthy rule, nevertheless it’s a rule nonetheless,” Inter Miami co-owner .
Messi’s inclusion brings up the query of would he be punished once more contemplating how far Argentina has superior on the World Cup. La faces Switzerland on Saturday in Kansas Metropolis. Ought to they win, their semifinal matchup can be July 15 in Atlanta. The ultimate takes place July 19 in New Jersey.
Inter Miami’s Argentine ahead #10 Lionel Messi celebrates a aim throughout a Main League Soccer (MLS) common season soccer match between Inter Miami CF and at NU Stadium in Miami, on Might 2, 2026. (Picture by Giorgio Viera / AFP through Getty Photographs) (GIORGIO VIERA through Getty Photographs)
Even when Argentina will get knocked out within the quarterfinals, Messi and De Paul will surely prefer to get relaxation earlier than returning to their membership. (MLS resumes its season on July 16 with Inter Miami’s first match again scheduled for July 22.)
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The MLS All-Star workforce will face a LIGA MX greatest XI for the third straight season and fifth time up to now six years. The match will happen on July 29 in Charlotte.
The league has not commented concerning the participation rule regarding the standing of Messi and different All-Stars who took half within the World Cup like , and , amongst others.
2026 MLS All-Star rosterGoalkeepers
– Orlando Metropolis | Coach’s SelectionMatt Freese – | Coach’s Choice – | Voted In
Defenders
Max Arfsten – | Coach’s Choice – | Coach’s SelectionRichie Laryea – Toronto FC | Commissioner’s Choose – | Voted InMbekezeli Mbokazi – | Voted In – Columbus Crew | Coach’s Choice – | Coach’s Choice – Nashville SC | Voted In – | Coach’s SelectionTim Ream – | Voted In
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Midfielders
– | Voted In – Charlotte FC | Coach’s SelectionRodrigo De Paul – Inter Miami CF | Coach’s Choice – | Coach’s Choice – | Coach’s Choice – | Voted In – Nashville SC | Voted InThomas Müller – Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Coach’s Choice – Charlotte FC | Coach’s Choice
Forwards
– Chicago Hearth FC | Voted In – | Coach’s SelectionJulian Corridor – Purple Bull New York | Commissioner’s PickSon Heung-Min – | Voted InLionel Messi – Inter Miami CF | Voted In – | Coach’s Choice – Nashville SC | Coach’s Choice