Mexico's 2026 World Cup squad
As the host nation, Mexico play the opening match on 11 June at the Estadio Azteca (Group A). Head coach Javier Aguirre named his 26-man squad. Here is the full roster.
The 26-man squad
Goalkeepers (3): Guillermo Ochoa, Raúl Rangel, Carlos Acevedo
Defenders (7): César Montes, Edson Álvarez, Johan Vásquez, Israel Reyes, Jorge Sánchez, Mateo Chávez, Jesús Gallardo
Midfielders (8): Erik Lira, Luis Romo, Luis Chávez, Álex Fidalgo, Orbelín Pineda, Gilberto Mora, O. Vargas, B. Gutiérrez
Forwards (8): Raúl Jiménez, Santiago Giménez, Alexis Vega, Roberto Alvarado, Julián Quiñones, César Huerta, Guillermo Martínez, Armando González
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Ver App GratisKey players
- Edson Álvarez: captain and the heart of the team.
- Santiago Giménez (Milan) and Raúl Jiménez (Fulham): the goal-scoring duo.
- Guillermo Ochoa: experience and records in goal.
A note: Ochoa and a 17-year-old gem
Guillermo Ochoa is set to play his sixth World Cup, a mark reserved for very few players in history. At the other end of the list is Gilberto Mora, one of the brightest prospects at just 17 years old, a symbol of Mexico's generational change.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Mexico's head coach? Javier Aguirre.
What group is Mexico in? Group A; as host, they play the opening match at the Estadio Azteca.
How many World Cups would Ochoa have played? He is aiming for his sixth, a historic figure for a goalkeeper.
Who is the young prospect on the list? Gilberto Mora, aged 17.
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