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The upcoming MLS All-Star Game will pit a star‑studded MLS side against a select Liga MX XI in Charlotte, featuring World Cup veterans, a missing Lionel Messi, and a free Apple TV broadcast.
From gratitude on the field to strategic shifts in scheduling, MLS stakeholders discuss how the recent World Cup has reshaped ambitions and plans for the sport's future in North America.
The 2026 MLS All-Star Game will pit MLS against LIGA MX at Charlotte FC's Bank of America Stadium, featuring a mix of World Cup talent and historic rivalry.
The league unveiled a refreshed lineup for the upcoming showcase match in Charlotte, highlighting standout performances from Inter Miami, Vancouver Whitecaps and other clubs.
Lionel Messi will sit out the 2026 MLS All-Star Game, a decision confirmed by the league that reflects the toll of a demanding World Cup campaign with Argentina.
Major League Soccer has confirmed the latest wave of players set to feature in the 2026 MLS All‑Star Game, adding several key figures to the lineup ahead of the July 29 matchup against LIGA MX All‑Stars in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Lionel Messi will sit out the 2026 MLS All-Star Game without facing suspension, joining Hugo Cuypers, Rodrigo De Paul and Mbekezeli Mbokazi on the sidelines; the league cites World Cup fatigue, and the match will feature stars such as Son Heung‑min, Thomas Müller, Gilberto Mora and Brian Gutiérrez.
Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul will miss the upcoming MLS All-Star match due to recovery from the World Cup, while the league announces four replacements and clarifies that no disciplinary action will be taken.
The MLS announced that Philip Zinckernagel will represent the league at the 2026 All-Star Game in Charlotte, replacing several unavailable stars and adding his name to the roster for the second consecutive year.
A ranking of 45 MLS‑registered players at the 2026 World Cup highlights standout performances, emerging talents, and underperformers across national teams.
FC Cincinnati will host Vancouver Whitecaps FC in a crucial match that could shape their campaign, with both teams bringing distinct strengths and ambitions.
France and Paraguay delivered a rugged, contentious match in Philadelphia, marked by targeted fouls on Kylian Mbappé, disputed refereeing, and a post‑game altercation.
Under a blistering 100°F sky, France edged past Paraguay 1‑0 thanks to a decisive spot‑kick from Kylian Mbappé. The triumph propels the French side into the last eight, where they will meet Morocco, while the match highlighted the physical toll of extreme conditions and the growing proximity of Mbappé to Lionel Messi’s World Cup scoring record.
Kylian Mbappé’s 70th‑minute penalty delivered a 1‑0 victory over Paraguay, moving him to 19 career World Cup goals and within a single strike of Lionel Messi’s record. The physical contest in Philadelphia highlighted both players’ milestones, with Messi already at 20 goals and Mbappé poised to chase the historic mark.
In a tightly contested World Cup match, Paraguay's physical approach clashed with France's finesse, culminating in a penalty goal by Mbappé and a heated post‑game exchange.
Kylian Mbappé scored his seventh World Cup goal, tying Lionel Messi, after a VAR‑awarded penalty in a tightly contested match against Paraguay. France will next face Morocco in the quarter‑finals.
The United States will open its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, with coach Mauricio Pochettino hoping to build on a promising squad that includes Christian Pulisic and a fully fit defense.
Despite a storied history and championship pedigree, the Vancouver Whitecaps confront an unsustainable financial model that jeopardizes their place in Major League Soccer.
Major League Soccer boasts a historic 44 players selected for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, spanning 21 clubs and 17 countries, with key stars and emerging talents set to feature in matches held in MLS venues.