🇲🇽 Mexico World Cup 2026 Final Squad
Javier Aguirre’s Selection Revealed
🖋️ Tamas | ⏱️ 5 min read | 📅 June 02, 2026 | 🏷️ Sports
As one of the host nations, Mexico enters the historic 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup with the massive advantage of playing on home soil. Head coach Javier Aguirre officially announced the national team's highly anticipated final squad on May 31, showcasing a locked-in, balanced selection that perfectly blends seasoned international experience with the raw energy of European-based talent and rising stars.
The absolute marquee star of this final roster is undoubtedly Milan's clinical goalscorer, Santiago Giménez. Much to the delight of the passionate home fans, the legendary veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa has also officially secured his spot among the final three shot-stoppers. Top-tier tactical stability is well guaranteed by prominent figures playing in Europe, such as Fenerbahçe's midfield anchor Edson Álvarez, AEK Athens' creative spark Orbelín Pineda, alongside the experienced Fulham forward Raúl Jiménez. Backed by an electric home crowd, Mexico is firmly targeting the top spot in Group A!
📋 Official Final Squad List
GROUP A – MEXICO
Goalkeepers: Carlos Acevedo (Santos Laguna), Guillermo Ochoa (AEL Limassol), Raúl Rangel (Chivas).
Defenders: Jesús Gallardo (Toluca), Israel Reyes (América), César Montes (Lokomotiv Moscow), Jorge Sánchez (PAOK), Johan Vásquez (Genoa), Mateo Chávez (AZ Alkmaar).
Midfielders: Gilberto Mora (Tijuana), Edson Álvarez (Fenerbahçe), Orbelín Pineda (AEK Athens), Luis Romo (Chivas), Brian Gutiérrez (Chivas), Obed Vargas (Atlético Madrid), César Huerta (Anderlecht), Luis Chávez (Dinamo Moscow), Erik Lira (Cruz Azul), Álvaro Fidalgo (Real Betis), Roberto Alvarado (Chivas).
Forwards: Armando González (Chivas), Raúl Jiménez (Fulham), Julián Quiñones (Al Qadsiah), Santiago Giménez (AC Milan), Guillermo Martínez (Pumas), Alexis Vega (Toluca).
Manager: Javier Aguirre
June 11: Mexico vs. South Africa
June 19: Mexico vs. South Korea
June 25: Czechia vs. Mexico