Mexican Goalkeeper Ochoa Set for Historic Sixth World Cup
The 40-year-old goalkeeper becomes the first at his position to reach six World Cups as Javier Aguirre blends veterans and young talent.
- On Sunday, Mexico manager Javier Aguirre announced his 26-player World Cup roster, featuring veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, who is set to become the first goalkeeper to play in six World Cup finals.
- The 40-year-old Ochoa joins soccer icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in participating in their sixth tournament, though he enters 2026 as a reserve behind Chivas shot-stopper Raul Rangel.
- Prioritizing youth, Aguirre selected 17-year-old Club Tijuana midfielder Gilberto Mora, who is set to become the youngest player to represent Mexico at a World Cup.
- Mexico opens the tournament against South Africa on June 11 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, co-hosting the event alongside the United States and Canada.
- Former teammate and legendary midfielder Rafa Marquez serves as Aguirre's assistant during the tournament before assuming head coaching duties after 2026.
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Mexico City. Guillermo Ochoa will make history by becoming the first goalkeeper with presence in six World Cups, after being included by technical director Javier Aguirre in the definitive list of 26 footballers of the Mexican team for the 2026 World Cup. “This night is special. We are 11 days from starting the third World Cup in our country,” said “El Vasco” Aguirre in a video broadcast by the Mexican Football Federation. Since his internationa…
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Guillermo Ochoa makes Mexico's roster for record sixth World Cup
Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa will represent Mexico in a record sixth World Cup appearance after being named to the country's 26-man roster on Monday by manager Javier Aguirre.
The Mexican national football team announced its 26-man squad for the World Cup finals, which begins in a few weeks.
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