On Sunday, May 31, 2026, Javier Aguirre revealed the final 26-player roster for Mexico\u2019s national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to take place across North America. This announcement came just one day before FIFA\u2019s official deadline for submitting final squad lists. <\/p>\n
The list was first shared on the Mexican Football Federation\u2019s social media channels Sunday afternoon, with the formal submission to FIFA scheduled for Monday, June 1, at 11 a.m., as confirmed by Aguirre following Mexico\u2019s friendly win over Australia. <\/p>\n
From an initial pool of 55 players, the coaching staff carefully narrowed down the selection to the 26 athletes who will represent Mexico on home soil. The squad includes: <\/p>\n
**Goalkeepers:** Ra\u00fal Rangel, Carlos Acevedo, Guillermo Ochoa
\n**Defenders:** C\u00e9sar Montes, Israel Reyes, Jes\u00fas Gallardo, Johan V\u00e1squez, Mateo Ch\u00e1vez, Jorge S\u00e1nchez
\n**Midfielders:** Edson \u00c1lvarez, \u00c1lvaro Fidalgo, Brian Guti\u00e9rrez, Erik Lira, Gilberto Mora, Luis Ch\u00e1vez, Obed Vargas, Orbel\u00edn Pineda, Luis Romo
\n**Forwards:** C\u00e9sar Huerta, Alexis Vega, Armando Gonz\u00e1lez, Guillermo Mart\u00ednez, Juli\u00e1n Qui\u00f1ones, Roberto Alvarado, Santiago Gimenez, Ra\u00fal Jim\u00e9nez <\/p>\n
This roster marks the culmination of weeks of preparation and evaluation, setting the stage for Mexico\u2019s campaign in a tournament that holds special significance as a home World Cup. For Mexican migrants abroad and international fans alike, this squad represents a blend of experience and emerging talent ready to compete on the world\u2019s biggest stage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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