International diversity continues to drive the growth of Major League Soccer (MLS), which in 2026 will have players from 78 different nationalities, a figure that positions it as the most diverse league in the United States and Canada. More than half of its players, exactly 50.4%, do not belong to the host countries, reflecting an increasingly global composition within the tournament. Get 20% off UEFA Champions League broadcasts in Spanish on DAZN. In that context, three South American countries stand out in particular on the list of foreign nationalities with the greatest presence: Brazil, Argentina, and Colombia. Between them, these three countries concentrate a significant portion of the international talent competing in the league. Brazil leads this group with 33 players, followed closely by Argentina with 32 and Colombia with 24. These figures place them as the non-North American countries with the greatest representation in MLS, only behind the United States and Canada, which have 349 and 48 players, respectively. Europe dominates in quantity, South America stands out in prominence. Although South America has a relevant presence in the league, the European continent surpasses it in total volume of players. According to official data, Europe contributes 164 players, while South America has 123. Further behind are Africa with 58, Asia with 19, and Oceania with 10, completing a global map that encompasses multiple regions. International impact is not only measured in numbers, but also in recognized names within world football. MLS boasts stars from different continents, raising the profile of the competition. Among them is Lionel Messi, considered the league's most famous foreign player. Alongside him, players like James Rodriguez, Evander, Thomas Muller, and Son Heung-min also participate in the tournament. Antoine Griezmann will soon join this list, further expanding the variety of nationalities in the championship. The record of 78 countries represented is not an isolated event.This marks the fifth consecutive year that MLS has reached or surpassed 75 different nationalities, consolidating a sustained trend toward the internationalization of the tournament. Compared to other professional leagues in the region, the difference is notable. The NBA, for example, registers 45 nationalities at the start of its season, a considerable number but lower than that of soccer. The growth of MLS in this aspect reflects a strategy aimed at attracting talent from different parts of the world, generating a competitive environment with multiple playing styles and diverse trajectories within the same championship.