US EditionMexico's Goalkeeper Ochoa Set to Hang up Gloves After His Sixth World Cup
Ochoa said his national team career will end after the tournament and that his playing career could also finish, with a sixth World Cup likely.
- On Thursday, Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa announced he will retire from the national team after the World Cup, with his playing career potentially ending as well.
- Ochoa, who will turn 41 during the tournament, has appeared in five previous World Cups alongside fellow Mexicans Antonio Carbajal, Rafael Márquez, and Andrés Guardado.
- Mexico coach Javier Aguirre named a partial roster, positioning the veteran as backup to Raúl Tala Rangel, though Ochoa remains the only goalkeeper called for recent matches.
- The tournament, co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada, could see Ochoa join Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in reaching a record sixth World Cup appearance.
- "There comes a point when your mind and body say, 'You've given it your all,'" the AEL Limassol player told TUDN, expressing readiness to leave the sport peacefully.
44 Articles
44 Articles
Ochoa to retire from Mexico after sixth World Cup
Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, a five-time World Cup veteran set for a record-tying sixth appearance at age 41, announced he will retire from the national team after this summer tournament and may end his professional playing career entirely.
By Rodrigo Estrada, CNN en Español To talk about Guillermo Ochoa is to talk about one of the most representative figures in the history of Mexican football. The jaliscien goalkeeper returned to the center of the conversation after confirming, indirectly, that he will contest his sixth World Cup and that he will retire at the end of the contest. The goalkeeper republished a publication of the Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, in which this info…
Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo 'Memo' Ochoa eyes an emotional farewell after the World Cup
Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa said Thursday he will retire from the national team after the World Cup and that the tournament could also mark the end of his playing career.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 56% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
