Veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa has been included in Mexico's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, making history as one of just three players — alongside Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo — ever selected for a sixth World Cup.

The 40-year-old, who made his World Cup debut at Germany 2006 and spent last season with Cypriot club AEL Limassol, has seen limited playing time for El Tri in recent years. Nevertheless, coach Javier Aguirre has retained his faith in the experienced shot-stopper.

Alvarez leads the side

Edson Alvarez will captain the squad, having spent last season on loan at Fenerbahce from West Ham. Fulham striker Raul Jimenez is also included, as is Santiago Gimenez, who played last season at AC Milan.

At 17 years old, Gilberto Mora is set to become the youngest player to ever represent Mexico at a World Cup. The Tijuana midfielder is joined by 23-year-old forward Armando Gonzalez as one of the fresher faces in the group.

A squad with global roots

The selection reflects Mexico's increasingly international recruitment. US-developed duo Obed Vargas, who plays for Atletico Madrid, and Brian Gutierrez are both part of the setup. Aguirre has also called upon Spain-born midfielder Alvaro Fidalgo of Real Betis and Colombia-born forward Julian Quinones — naturalised players who have established themselves as regulars in the national team.

This marks Aguirre's third stint leading Mexico at a World Cup, following appearances in 2002 and 2010.

Mexico's group stage schedule

Mexico are co-hosting the tournament alongside the United States and Canada. They face Serbia in a warm-up match on Thursday before beginning their World Cup campaign against South Africa at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca on 11 June. They then take on South Korea in Zapopan on 18 June, and close the group stage against the Czech Republic at Estadio Azteca on 24 June.

Full squad list

Goalkeepers: Raul Rangel (Guadalajara), Guillermo Ochoa (AEL Limassol), Carlos Acevedo (Santos Laguna).

Defenders: Jorge Sanchez (PAOK), Israel Reyes (Club America), Cesar Montes (Lokomotiv Moscow), Johan Vasquez (Genoa), Jesus Gallardo (Toluca), Mateo Chavez (AZ).

Midfielders: Erik Lira (Cruz Azul), Orbelin Pineda (AEK Athens), Alvaro Fidalgo (Real Betis), Roberto Alvarado, Brian Gutierrez, Luis Romo (Guadalajara), Edson Alvarez (West Ham), Obed Vargas (Atletico Madrid), Gilberto Mora (Tijuana), Luis Chavez (Dynamo Moscow).

Forwards: Cesar Huerta (Anderlecht), Alexis Vega (Toluca), Julian Quinones (Al-Qadsiah), Guillermo Martinez (UNAM), Armando Gonzalez (Guadalajara), Santiago Gimenez (AC Milan), Raul Jimenez (Fulham).