Mexico seek Gold Cup salvation

Aguirre's squad for friendlies in the U.S. against Venezuela on June 24 and Guatemala four days later, as well as the July 3-26 Gold Cup has a strong local feel with only England-based Carlos Vela and Giovani dos Santos not playing for Mexican clubs.

"It's our obligation, without doubt, to think of winning it (the Gold Cup) to recover the respect and confidence of the people, so they believe again in the national team," defender Ismael Rodriguez told a news conference.

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