Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi is set to headline the 2026 MLS All-Star Game roster, leading a 29-player squad against the Liga MX All-Stars. The highly anticipated match is scheduled for July 29 at 8 p.m. ET, taking place at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.Messi, 39, was among 11 players selected through fan voting results announced on June 5. The Argentine maestro, a two-time league MVP and reigning MLS Cup champion, has demonstrated exceptional form this season, contributing a league-high 20 goals (12 goals, eight assists) in just 14 appearances. He is one of seven forwards named to the prestigious roster.The full squad comprises 16 players chosen by Charlotte FC head coach Dean Smith, whose club will host the event. Additionally, two players received special selections from MLS Commissioner Don Garber: 18-year-old New York Red Bulls forward Julian Hall and Toronto FC defender Richie Laryea.Messi has been starring for Argentina at the World Cup (Reuters)Other notable inclusions feature Chicago Fire's Golden Boot leader Hugo Cuypers, who boasts 13 goals, and Los Angeles FC's South Korean star Son Heung-Min. The roster also includes U.S. men's national team members Sebastian Berhalter of the Vancouver Whitecaps, Max Arfsten of the Columbus Crew, and New York City FC goalkeeper Matt Freese.The complete 2026 MLS All-Star Game roster is as follows:GOALKEEPERS (3)Maxime Crepeau - Orlando City, Coach's Selection Matt Freese - New York City FC, Coach's Selection Brian Schwake - Nashville SC, Voted InDEFENDERS (10)Max Arfsten - Columbus Crew, Coach's Selection Lucas Herrington - Colorado Rapids, Coach's Selection Richie Laryea - Toronto FC, Commissioner's Pick Anthony Markanich - Minnesota United FC, Voted In Mbekezeli Mbokazi - Chicago Fire FC, Voted In Steven Moreira - Columbus Crew, Coach's Selection Daniel Munie - San Jose Earthquakes, Coach's Selection Andy Najar - Nashville SC, Voted In Jackson Ragen - Seattle Sounders FC, Coach's Selection Tim Ream - Charlotte FC, Voted InMIDFIELDERS (9)Sebastian Berhalter - Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Voted In Pep Biel - Charlotte FC, Coach's Selection Rodrigo De Paul - Inter Miami CF, Coach's Selection Evander - FC Cincinnati, Coach's Selection Carles Gil - New England Revolution, Coach's Selection Zavier Gozo - Real Salt Lake, Voted In Hany Mukhtar - Nashville SC, Voted In Thomas Muller - Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Coach's Selection Ashley Westwood - Charlotte FC, Coach's SelectionFORWARDS (7)Hugo Cuypers - Chicago Fire FC, Voted In Anders Dreyer - San Diego FC, Coach's Selection Julian Hall - Red Bull New York, Commissioner's Pick Son Heung-Min - LAFC, Voted In Lionel Messi - Inter Miami CF, Voted In Petar Musa - FC Dallas, Coach's Selection Sam Surridge - Nashville SC, Coach's Selection