Will Lionel Messi play in the MLS All-Star Game? Latest Status Information on Inter Miami Star

Will Lionel Messi play in the 2026 MLS All-Star Game? The Inter Miami superstar is yet to officially return to the club following his 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with Argentina, which ended in a 1-0 defeat to Spain in the final at the New York New Jersey Stadium. Messi was named to the MLS All-Star list for a third straight season, but will the 39-year-old make an appearance? Here’s everything we know about Messi’s status for the 2026 MLS All-Star Game on Wednesday at Bank of America Stadium: Will Messi play in the MLS All-Star Game? No, Messi will not play in the 2026 MLS All-Star Game. Major League Soccer on Saturday named four substitutes for Wednesday’s All-Star Game and removed Messi from the roster, along with Inter Miami and Argentina teammate Rodrigo De Paul. Chicago Fire’s Hugo Cuypers (transfer) and Mbekezeli Mbokazi (injury) were also sent off. Will Messi be suspended? No, Messi will not be suspended for missing this year’s All-Star Game. While Messi and Inter Miami teammate Jordi Alba were suspended for making a last-minute decision not to participate in last season’s MLS All-Star Game, Messi and De Paul’s absences will be excused as they are just returning from the World Cup. Has Messi ever played in the MLS All-Star Game? No. Despite being named to the final three MLS All-Star teams, Messi never participated in the league’s All-Star weekend. Messi missed the 2024 All-Star Game due to an ankle injury he suffered during the 2024 Copa América, and he opted out of the 2025 All-Star Game.