MLS announces First XI for 2026 All-Star Game roster

MLS has unveiled the First XI players selected for the 2026 MLS All-Star Game presented by Chime. The roster features a mix of standout performers who were chosen through votes from fans, players, and media members. The All-Stars will compete against a team of All-Stars from Mexico’s LIGA MX on July 29 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. Among the players named are Leo Messi, Son Heung-Min, and Sebastian Berhalter, with five players heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nashville SC leads with three selections, while Chicago Fire FC has two players in the lineup. The remaining 15 players will be chosen by MLS All-Star head coach Dean Smith and MLS Commissioner Don Garber, with the complete roster to be announced later.

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