MLS All-Stars defeat Liga MX 4‑3, Son Heung‑Min named MVP
The 2026 MLS All-Star Game was held on July 30 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The MLS All‑Stars defeated the Liga MX All‑Stars 4‑3.
South Korea’s Son Heung‑Min, playing for LAFC, scored two first‑half goals and was named the Most Valuable Player. Philip Zinckernagel added a third MLS goal before halftime to make it 3‑1. In the second half, Salomón Rondón reduced the deficit for Liga MX, but Evander quickly restored a three‑goal lead for MLS. José Paradela scored the decisive overtime goal to seal the victory.
Lionel Messi was absent from the MLS squad, joining other notable stars who missed the exhibition.
Entities: Bank of America Stadium · Charlotte, North Carolina · Evander · José Paradela · Liga MX All‑Stars · MLS All‑Stars · Philip Zinckernagel · Salomón Rondón · Son Heung‑min
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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Philip Zinckernagel scored to give MLS a 3‑1 lead before halftime. (source)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Son Heung‑Min scored two goals in the first half of the match. (2026‑07‑30)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Lionel Messi was absent from the MLS All‑Star Game. (2026‑07‑30)
- [● 4 SOURCES] MLS All‑Stars defeated Liga MX All‑Stars 4‑3 in the All‑Star Game in Charlotte, North Carolina. (June 30, 2026, Charlotte, North Carolina.)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Son Heung‑Min was named the Most Valuable Player of the MLS All‑Star Game. (2026‑07‑30)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Salomón Rondón scored for Liga MX to reduce the deficit. (2026‑07‑30)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Evander scored the fourth MLS goal, restoring a three‑goal lead. (2026‑07‑30)
- [● 2 SOURCES] José Paradela scored the decisive overtime goal for MLS. (2026‑07‑30)