Xinhua
01 Jun 2026, 12:15 GMT+10
MEXICO CITY, May 31 (Xinhua) -- Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa will participate in his sixth FIFA World Cup after being named in Mexico's squad for the tournament on Sunday.
The 40-year-old has played in every edition of football's showpiece since 2006 and is the third most-capped player in Mexico's history with 153 international appearances.
Other experienced players on the 26-man list include captain Edson Alvarez and striker Raul Jimenez.
Manager Javier Aguirre also included 23-year-old forward Armando Gonzalez and 17-year-old attacking midfielder Gilberto Mora, who is poised to become the youngest player to represent Mexico at a World Cup.
The squad includes two naturalized players: Spain-born midfielder Alvaro Fidalgo and Colombia-born forward Julian Quinones.
Mexico is co-hosting the June 11-July 19 tournament alongside the United States and Canada.
El Tri will begin its campaign against South Africa on June 11 before facing South Korea and Czechia in Group A.
Mexico 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.
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