🇲🇽 Mexico World Cup 2026 Preliminary Squad
Javier Aguirre’s Selection Revealed
🖋️ Tamas | ⏱️ 5 min read | 📅 May 20, 2026 | 🏷️ Sports
📝 Introduction & Team Presentation
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 extensive preliminary squad on May 12, showcasing a balanced selection that perfectly blends seasoned international experience with the raw energy of young European-based talent.
The absolute marquee star of this 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 secured his spot among the shot-stoppers. Top-tier continental stability is well guaranteed by prominent figures playing in Europe, such as Fenerbahçe's midfield anchor Edson Álvarez, alongside experienced Fulham forward Raúl Jiménez. Backed by an electric home crowd, Mexico is firmly targeting the top spot in Group A!
📋 Official Preliminary Squad List
GROUP A – MEXICO
Goalkeepers: Álex Padilla (Athletic Club), Antonio Rodríguez (Tijuana), Carlos Acevedo (Santos Laguna), Carlos Moreno (Pachuca), Guillermo Ochoa (AEL Limassol), Raúl Rangel (Chivas).
Defenders: Bryan González (Chivas), César Montes (Lokomotiv Moscow), Edson Álvarez (Fenerbahçe), Eduardo Águila (Atlético de San Luis), Everardo López (Toluca), Israel Reyes (América), Jesús Angulo (Tigres), Jesús Gallardo (Toluca), Jesús Gómez (Tijuana), Johan Vásquez (Genoa), Jorge Sánchez (PAOK), Julián Araujo (Celtic), Luis Rey (Puebla), Mateo Chávez (AZ Alkmaar), Ramón Juárez (América), Richard Ledezma (Chivas), Víctor Guzmán (Monterrey).
Midfielders: Alexei Domínguez (Pachuca), Alexis Gutiérrez (America), Álvaro Fidalgo (Real Betis), Brian Gutiérrez (Chivas), Carlos Rodríguez (Cruz Azul), Denzell Garcia (FC Juarez), Diego Lainez (Tigres), Efrain Álvarez (Chivas), Elias Montiel (Pachuca), Erick Sánchez (America), Erik Lira (Cruz Azul), Gilberto Mora (Tijuana), Isaías Violante (America), Jeremy Márquez (Cruz Azul), Jordan Carrillo (Pumas), Jorge Ruvalcaba (NY Red Bulls), Kevin Castañeda (Tijuana), Luis Chávez (Dinamo Moscu), Luis Romo (Chivas), Marcel Ruiz (Toluca), Obed Vargas (Atlético de Madrid), Orbelín Pineda (AEK), Jesús Angulo (Toluca).
Forwards: Alexis Vega (Toluca), Armando González (Chivas), César Huerta (Anderlecht), Germán Berterame (Inter Miami), Guillermo Martínez (Pumas), Julián Quiñones (Al-Qadisiyah), Raúl Jiménez (Fulham), Roberto Alvarado (Chivas), Santiago Giménez (Milan).
Manager: Javier Aguirre
June 11: Mexico vs. South Africa
June 19: Mexico vs. South Korea
June 25: Czechia vs. Mexico