FIFA World Cup 2026 Mexico National Football Team
Aguirre revealed a list of 55 preliminary squad members ahead of the tournament. One of the experienced goalkeepers who made it into the team is Guillermo Ochoa, and he may play in his sixth FIFA World Cup. Some of the other prominent names in the team are Edson Alvarez, Raúl Jiménez, Santiago Giménez, Cesar Montes, Alexis Vega, and Orbelín Pineda. Two young players who made the cut are Gilberto Mora and Obed Vargas.
Goalkeepers: Guillermo Ochoa, Luis Malagón
Defenders: César Montes, Johan Vásquez, Jesús Gallardo, Jorge Sánchez
Midfielders: Edson Álvarez, Luis Chávez, Orbelín Pineda
Forwards: Raúl Jiménez, Santiago Giménez, Alexis Vega
Mexico has appeared in 18 FIFA World Cup tournaments, including the upcoming 2026 World Cup, which means they are among the teams that have appeared in the World Cup more than any other team. Their highest finishes were in 1970 and 1986, where they reached the quarter finals playing at home.
Since 1994 up until 2018, Mexico reached the round of 16 in seven straight World Cup appearances but could not go beyond that stage. In their 2022 World Cup appearance, they did not make it out of the group stage.
| Record | Statistics |
|---|---|
| World Cup Appearances | 18 |
| Best Finish | Quarter-finals (1970, 1986) |
| FIFA Ranking (April 2026) | 15th |
| Most Caps | Andrés Guardado (180) |
| Top Scorer | Javier Hernández (52 goals) |
Mexico has traditionally been one of the best sides in the CONCACAF zone. The competition between the Mexican and USA men’s national soccer teams is one of the fiercest rivalries in North American football. In addition, the Mexico national football team has had fierce competition with the Argentina national football team and Brazil national football team in FIFA tournaments.
The Mexico national team won over the United States 2–0 in a friendly match held in October 2024.
Given the home advantage, experienced players, and familiarity with playing on their own turf, Mexico will seek to build on their traditional quarterfinal performances and make a breakthrough in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026.
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