Mexico’s Guillermo Ochoa throughout coaching in Mexico Metropolis
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Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa is ready to change into the primary Mexican participant to characteristic at six World Cups after the 40-year-old was named in Javier Aguirre’s squad for the event on Sunday (Might 31, 2026).
Ochoa, who made his World Cup debut in Germany in 2006, has seen restricted motion for the nationwide staff lately however has been known as up as Aguirre combines expertise and youth in his 26-man squad.
Captain Edson Alvarez and striker Raul Jimenez additionally carry expertise, whereas rising skills comparable to Guadalajara ahead Armando Gonzalez and teenage midfielder Gilberto Mora.
At 17, Mora is ready to change into the youngest participant to signify Mexico at a World Cup, whereas U.S.-developed twin nationals Obed Vargas and Brian Gutierrez are among the many youthful gamers within the squad.
Aguirre has additionally picked Spain-born midfielder Alvaro Fidalgo and Colombia-born ahead Julian Quinones, two naturalised gamers who’ve change into regulars of the nationwide staff setup.
Mexico, who reached the quarterfinals after they final hosted the World Cup in 1986, are co-hosting the June 11 to July 19 event with the U.S. and Canada.
Aguirre will lead the nationwide staff on the World Cup for a 3rd time after main them on the 2002 and 2010 editions.
Mexico play a ultimate warmup in opposition to Serbia on Thursday earlier than taking part in South Africa within the World Cup opener at Estadio Azteca on June 11.
Squad:
Goalkeepers: Raul Rangel, Guillermo Ochoa, Carlos Acevedo.
Defenders: Jorge Sanchez, Israel Reyes, Cesar Montes, Johan Vasquez, Jesus Gallardo, Mateo Chavez.
Midfielders: Erik Lira, Orbelin Pineda, Alvaro Fidalgo, Brian Gutierrez, Luis Romo, Edson Alvarez, Obed Vargas, Gilberto Mora, Luis Chavez.
Forwards: Roberto Alvarado, Cesar Huerta, Alexis Vega, Julian Quinones, Guillermo Martinez, Armando Gonzalez, Santiago Gimenez, Raul Jimenez.
Revealed – June 01, 2026 08:25 am IST
