Mexico in preparation for the 2026 World Cup
Mexico is gearing up for the 2026 World Cup, which will be its third time hosting the World Cup after 1970 and 1986. Led by Javier Aguirre, the team has experience and young talent.
Mexico - 2026 World Cup (11 June in Mexico City) with South Africa, plus Korea on 19 June and Czech Republic on 25 June. Our team, Mexico, is currently ranked 15th in the FIFA rankings. This is the 18th consecutive World Cup appearance since 1994. Under the captaincy of Javier Aguirre, who managed the team in the 2002 and 2010 World Cup performances, Mexico is ready for the World Cup again.
Road to the World Cup Automatically qualified for the 2026 World Cup as host. This is the third time, following the 1970 and 1986 World Cups. In 2024, after Javier Aguirre's return to the helm, the team's success and excitement returned; Victory in the CONCACAF Nations League in 2025 and later the Croale Cup. They have 18 wins, 8 draws and 4 losses.
Squad The 2026 Mexico squad is comprised of experienced and young talent. The role for centre-back Edson Alvarez is key, allowing him to cross the central defense when he finds the ball. Guillermo Ocho, 40, is playing in his 6th World Cup as the lead defender. The players are Robin Jimenez and Santiago Jimenez, both key players of the team.
team members
Defenders: Guillermo Ocho (AEL Limassol), Raul Rangel (Chivas Guadalajara), Carlos Acevedo (Santos Laguna).
Chiefs: Johan Vachez (Genoa), Cesar Montes (Lokomotiv Moskva), Israel Reyes (CF America), Madov Chavez (AZ Alkmaar), Jesus Gallardo (CD Toluca), Jorge Sanguez (PAOK).
Midfielders: Edson Alvarez (Fenerbahce SK), Eric Lira (Cruz Azul), Luis Chavez (Dinamo Moskva), Luis Romo (Chivas Guadalajara), Alvaro Fidalgo (Real Betis), Obed Vargas (Atletico Madrid), Orbelin Pineda (AEK Athens), Gilberto Mora (Club Tijuana), Brian Gutierrez (Chivas Guadalajara).
Players: Alexis Vega (CD Toluca), Cesar Huerta (RSC Anderlecht), Roberto Alvarado (Chivas Guadalajara), Santiago Jimenez (Milan), Armando Conselz (Chivas Guadalajara), Julian Quinones (Al-Qadisiyah FC), Raul Jimenez (Fulham), Guillermo Martinez (Pumas UNAM).
Mexico Team Modeling (4-3-3): Ocho; Sunges, Montes, Vachges, Gallardo; Pineda, Alvarez, Fidalgo; Vega, Jimenez, Quinones.
Leadership: Agarri.
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