MLS All-Stars vs Liga MX All-Stars Preview – prediction, team news, lineups

The previous outing between these sides ended in favour of Major League Soccer.

The MLS side is gearing up to lock horns with players from the Liga MX in what is going to be a 2026 MLS All-Star Game. This is going to be an entertaining fixture to watch, taking place at the Bank of America Stadium.

With Major League Soccer securing victories on the previous occasion, this is going to be the fifth All-Star showdown between these leagues.

The MLS All-Stars will be managed by Dean Smith, who is also the head coach of Charlotte FC. A total of 29 players are set to feature from the American league. Nashville SC has the most representatives of any club, with four players selected for the All-Star team. Many top names are going to appear, but the biggest of them all, Lionel Messi, will miss out due to his recent participation in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Deportivo Toluca’s Antonio Mohamed is all set to manage the Liga MX All-Stars. Mohamed recently secured the 2026 LIGA MX Coach of the Year award after his top performances. The Mexican league team will be looking to take down the MLS side this time around, who are holding a 1-3 advantage against them.

Kick-off

• Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
• Venue: Bank of America Stadium
• Date: Thursday, July 30
• Kick-off Time: 05:30 AM IST/12:00 AM GMT (Wednesday, July 29; 8 pm ET/5 pm PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Players to Watch

Son Heung-Min (MLS All-Stars)

Los Angeles FC’s Son Heung-Min is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for the Major League Soccer side. His performances since joining the league have been commendable and will pose a constant threat to the opponent’s defence. The South Korean star is going to start as the striker, but can also be influential on the left flank.

Érik Lira (Liga MX All-Stars)

Erik Lira was a crucial asset for the Mexico national football team during their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign. He has now been selected to play for Liga MX All-Stars. The Cruz Azul star is surely going to help his side control the tempo of the game. His presence in the midfield will be of great significance.

Match Facts

• MLS All-Stars have won this contest three times out of four.
• Liga MX All-Stars have only been able to win the tie once.
• This will be the fifth ever MLS All-Star Game.

Betting tips & Odds

• MLS All-Stars to win
• Son Heung-Min to score
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

All of the selected stars are set to be in action for both of these sides.

Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi is a major name who is all set to miss this clash due to his recent participation in the World Cup.

MLS All-Stars squad

Goalkeepers:

• Maxime Crépeau – Orlando City
• Matt Freese – New York City
• Brian Schwake – Nashville SC

Defenders:

• Max Arfsten – Columbus Crew
• Lucas Herrington – Colorado Rapids
• Richie Laryea – Toronto FC
• Anthony Markanich – Minnesota United
• Steven Moreira – Columbus Crew
• Daniel Munie – San Jose Earthquakes
• Andy Najar – Nashville SC
• Jackson Ragen – Seattle Sounders
• Tim Ream – Charlotte FC

Midfielders:

• Sebastian Berhalter – Vancouver Whitecaps
• Pep Biel – Charlotte FC
• Yannick Bright – Inter Miami
• Andrés Cubas – Vancouver Whitecaps
• Evander – FC Cincinnati
• Carles Gil – New England Revolution
• Zavier Gozo – Real Salt Lake
• Hany Mukhtar – Nashville SC
• Thomas Müller – Vancouver Whitecaps FC
• Ashley Westwood – Charlotte FC

Forwards:

• Anders Dreyer – San Diego FC
• Guilherme – Houston Dynamo
• Julian Hall – Red Bull New York
• Son Heung-Min – LAFC 
• Petar Musa – FC Dallas 
• Sam Surridge – Nashville SC
• Philip Zinckernagel – Chicago Fire 

Liga MX All-Stars squad

Goalkeepers:

• Carlos Acevedo – Santos Laguna
• Carlos Moreno – CF Pachuca

Defenders:

• Omar Campos – Cruz Azul
• Willer Ditta – Cruz Azul
• Jesús Gallardo – Toluca FC
• Jesús Garza – Tigres UANL
• Bruno Méndez – Toluca FC
• Federico Pereira – Toluca FC
• Luis Gabriel Rey – Chivas Guadalajara
• Israel Reyes – Club América
• Nathan Silva – Pumas UNAM

Midfielders:

• Juan Brunetta – Tigres UANL
• Iker Fimbres – CF Monterrey
• Fernando Gorriarán – Tigres UANL
• Erik Lira – Cruz Azul
• Elías Montiel – CF Pachuca
• José Paradela – Cruz Azul
• Carlos Rodríguez – Cruz Azul
• Franco Romero – Toluca FC
• Javier Ruiz – Necaxa

Forwards:

• Kevin Castañeda – Chivas Guadalajara
• Alexei Domínguez – CF Pachuca
• Salomón Rondón – CF Pachuca
• Robert Morales – Pumas UNAM

Head-to-head

Matches played: 4

MLS All-Stars (wins): 3

Liga MX All-Stars (wins): 1

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

MLS All-Stars predicted XI (4-3-3)

Crépeau (GK); Najar, Ream, Herrington, Arfsten; Berhalter, Müller, Westwood; Musa, Son, Surridge

Liga MX All-Stars predicted XI (4-3-3)

Moreno (GK); Reyes, Méndez, Silva, Gallardo; Fimbres, Lira, Rodríguez; Castañeda, Rondón, Morales

Match prediction

Both of these sides can come up with some good tactics because of the capable managers. MLS All-Stars have a better squad quality and are going to have a slight edge.

The Major League Soccer side is likely to come out on top to secure a win against Liga MX All-Stars.

Prediction: MLS 3-2 Liga MX

Telecast Details

Fans from all around the world will be able to view this clash via Apple TV.

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