LIGA MX has named 24 players who will participate in the 2026 MLS All-Star Game presented by Chime, set for Wednesday, July 29 at Charlotte FC's Bank of America Stadium (8 pm ET | Apple TV).

UPDATE: The LIGA MX roster was updated on Monday, with eight players named as replacements for previous call-ups.

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GOALKEEPERS (2)

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

DEFENDERS (9)

• 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 (9)

• 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 (4)

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

2026 MLS All-Star Roster

Roster highlights

Fresh off winning the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup, Toluca have four representatives – and Antonio Mohamed will serve as head coach.

Meanwhile, Cruz Azul (2025 CCC winners) have a team-high five players on the squad, and CF Pachuca (2024 CCC winners) have four. 

Four players – goalkeeper Carlos Acevedo, defender Jesús Gallardo, defender Israel Reyes and midfielder Erik Lira – represented Mexico at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Additionally, defender Willer Ditta competed for Colombia at this summer's tournament.

Cruz Azul fullback Omar Campos brings MLS experience, having previously played at LAFC.

Not participating

The following LIGA MX players are not playing in the 2026 MLS All-Star Game for various reasons:

• Nahuel Guzmán (GK) - Tigres UANL
• Keylor Navas (GK) - Pumas UNAM
• Bryan González (D) - Chivas Guadalajara
• Richy Ledezma (D) - Chivas Guadalajara
• Nicolás Castro (M) - Toluca FC
• Brian Gutiérrez (M) - Chivas Guadalajara
• Gilberto Mora (M) - Club Tijuana
• Brian Rodríguez (M) - Club América
• Franco Romero (M) - Toluca FC
• Armando González (F) - Chivas Guadalajara
• Santiago Sandoval (F) - Chivas Guadalajara

Rivalry resumes

This will be the fifth MLS All-Star Game meeting between the best from MLS and LIGA MX. 

MLS holds an all-time 3-1 advantage in the summertime showcase, including last year's 3-1 triumph in Austin, Texas.