The game will take place ten days after the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, which is co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

The event will showcase top talent from MLS and Liga MX for a global audience via Apple TV, with local support from Tepper Sports & Entertainment and Charlotte FC.

MLS leads the head-to-head in recent All-Star history, with a 3–1 record against Liga MX in the matches and a 2–2 tie in a past Skills Challenge.

Organizational leaders emphasize the high level of competition, the global reach through Apple TV, and Charlotte’s readiness to host a major international event.

MLS and Liga MX executives express enthusiasm for the collaboration and the event’s significance for fans across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

MLS executive vice president Camilo Durana calls the matchup a can’t-miss rematch and notes momentum from the World Cup on home soil.

Durana highlights post-World Cup momentum and plans to deliver a compelling show for both local fans in Charlotte and international viewers.

Durana frames the game as a rematch that showcases the best of MLS and Liga MX, amplified by World Cup momentum and Apple TV coverage.

Superstar names rumored to be called up include Heung-Min Son, Thomas Müller, Lionel Messi, and James Rodríguez, with Messi’s participation depending on World Cup performance and rest needs.

Liga MX stars to watch include Paulinho, Keylor Navas, Adalberto Carrasquilla, Armando González, Alexis Vega, Sergio Canales, and Ángel Correa.

The match will be broadcast live on Apple TV in English, Spanish, and French.

The 2026 MLS All-Star Game will be held July 29 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, featuring MLS versus Liga MX in a cross-league rivalry that continues for the third straight year and the fifth overall.