Liga MX names 26-player squad for July 29 All-Star Game vs MLS

Liga MX released the official roster of players who will represent Mexican football in the 2026 All-Star Game against Major League Soccer. The squad currently lists 26 players, with two additional spots to be filled by federation commissioner Mikel Arriola after the Apertura season begins. Selection criteria included 12 Ballon d’Or nominees and 14 players chosen directly by coach Antonio "Turco" Mohamed, while Chivas contributed the most athletes with six selections.

Key figures include goalkeepers Keylor Navas (Pumas) and Nahuel Guzmán (Tigres), defenders such as Bruno Méndez, Willer Ditta and Israel Reyes, midfielders including Erik Lira, Carlos Rodríguez and Gilberto Mora, and forwards Armando González and Santiago Sandoval. The match is scheduled for Wednesday, 29 July, at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, and will be broadcast internationally, with MLS fielding stars like Lionel Messi and Thomas Müller.

The All-Star Game serves as a showcase of the top talent from both leagues ahead of the Leagues Cup, highlighting the growing rivalry and cooperation between Mexican and American club football.