Guillermo Ochoa, aged 40, was named in Mexico's 55-man preliminary squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which Mexico will co-host with the United States and Canada [1, 2]. Ochoa has taken part in five previous World Cups — 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022 — although he did not feature in matches during the first two tournaments [1, 2].
Currently playing club football for Limassol in Cyprus, Ochoa expressed his strong motivation to secure a spot in the final squad and be in the starting lineup for Mexico’s opening match on June 11. "I'm here in this final stretch, fighting because, like all my teammates, we all want to be in the starting eleven on June 11," he said. "I'm excited and enjoying it, which is the most important thing, because this is undoubtedly my final stage here." He also added, "I feel strong physically and mentally, with the desire to be at another World Cup because I know I can still contribute on the pitch" [1].
Mexico’s coach Javier Aguirre must submit the final 26-man World Cup squad by June 1, 2026 [1, 2]. Prior to the tournament, Mexico is scheduled to play friendly matches against Ghana on May 22, Australia today on May 30, and Serbia on June 4 as part of their preparation [1, 2].
Mexico will open their World Cup campaign against South Africa in Group A, which also includes South Korea and the Czech Republic. The group stage matches will run through June 24, with Mexico facing South Korea on June 18 and the Czech Republic on June 24 [1, 2].