The 2026 MLS All-Star match between the MLS All-Stars and the Liga MX All-Stars is being played at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Some notable names in the MLS All-Star Team this year are LAFC‘s Son Heung-Minwho scored two goals against the Liga MX All-Star Team in the first half, and Vancouver Whitecaps‘ Thomas Muller.
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Initially, the Liga MX All-Star Team took the lead in the 9th minute through a header from Chivas’ Luis Gabriel Rey.
Players of Liga MX All-Star pose for a team photo prior to the 2026 MLS All-Star Game presented by Chime at Bank of America Stadium on July 29, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images)Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images
If Liga MX All-Star were to score an equalizer and the match finishes in a draw, many fans assume that the friendly match will go to extra time. Since it is a friendly match, the game will not go to extra time.
No Extra Time for MLS All-Star Match
The MLS All-Star Match will not go to extra time if the game finishes in a draw. If the game were to end in a draw, a penalty shootout will define the winner of the match.
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The MLS All-Star match has gone to a penalty shootout in the past. The first-ever MLS All-Star match between the MLS team and the Liga MX All-Star team was in 2021, and the game ended in a 1-1 draw in regular time.
In the penalty shootout, the MLS All-Star team defeated the Liga MX All-Star team 3-2 on penalties that year.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Jul 30, 2026, where it first appeared in the Soccer section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.