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Argentina\u2019s Lionel Messi (10) celebrates scoring their second goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo) (Uncredited\/AP)<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n

CHARLOTTE, N.C. \u2014 Lionel Messi, the World Cup\u2019s all-time leading goal scorer, was among 29 players selected to the represent Major League Soccer on Wednesday against the LIGA MX All-Stars on July 29 at the MLS All-Star Game in Charlotte, North Carolina.<\/p>

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Messi has 12 goals and eight assists in 14 matches this season for Inter Miami CF.<\/p>\n

Messi is among 13 World Cup players selected to the MLS All-Star roster.<\/p>\n

Among the others include Cape Verde defender Steven Moreira from the Columbus Crew and four players from the United States team, including NYCFC goalkeeper Matt Freese, Charlotte FC center back Tim Ream, Columbus Crew defender Max Arfsten and Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Sebastian Berhalter.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s unclear if Messi plans to play in the All-Star game after sitting out last year’s exhibition match<\/a> , which led to a one-game suspension that Inter Miami FC Jorge Mas owner called \u201cdraconian.\u201d<\/a><\/p>

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Messi, the leading scorer at this year\u2019s World Cup, helped defending champion Argentina rally from a two-goal deficit to beat Egypt 3-2<\/a> on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

Argentina faces Switzerland on Saturday in the quarterfinals. The World Cup final is July 19.<\/p>

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Here is the complete MLS roster for the All-Star game:<\/p>\n

\u2014 Maxime Cr\u00e9peau, Orlando City<\/p>\n

\u2014 Matt Freese, New York City FC<\/p>\n

\u2014 Brian Schwake, Nashville SC<\/p>\n

\u2014 Max Arfsten, Columbus Crew<\/p>\n

\u2014 Lucas Herrington, Colorado Rapids<\/p>\n

\u2014 Richie Laryea, Toronto FC<\/p>\n

\u2014 Anthony Markanich, Minnesota United FC<\/p>\n

\u2014 Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Chicago Fire FC<\/p>\n

\u2014 Steven Moreira, Columbus Crew<\/p>\n

\u2014 Daniel Munie, San Jose Earthquakes<\/p>\n

\u2014 Andy Najar, Nashville SC<\/p>\n

\u2014 Jackson Ragen, Seattle Sounders FC<\/p>\n

\u2014 Tim Ream, Charlotte FC<\/p>\n

\u2014 Sebastian Berhalter, Vancouver Whitecaps FC<\/p>\n

\u2014 Pep Biel, Charlotte FC<\/p>\n

\u2014 Rodrigo De Paul, Inter Miami CF<\/p>\n

\u2014 Evander, FC Cincinnati<\/p>\n

\u2014 Carles Gil, New England Revolution<\/p>\n

\u2014 Zavier Gozo, Real Salt Lake<\/p>\n

\u2014 Hany Mukhtar, Nashville SC<\/p>\n

\u2014 Thomas M\u00fcller, Vancouver Whitecaps FC<\/p>\n

\u2014 Ashley Westwood, Charlotte FC<\/p>\n

\u2014 Hugo Cuypers, Chicago Fire FC<\/p>\n

\u2014 Anders Dreyer, San Diego FC<\/p>\n

\u2014 Julian Hall, New York Red Bulls<\/p>\n

\u2014 Son Heung-Min, LAFC<\/p>\n

\u2014 Lionel Messi, Inter Miami CF<\/p>\n

\u2014 Petar Musa, FC Dallas<\/p>\n

\u2014 Sam Surridge, Nashville SC<\/p>\n

___<\/p>\n

See more of AP\u2019s World Cup coverage here<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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