The Mexico World Cup 2026 squad is starting to come together.
When El Tri host World Cup 2026, they'll become the first nation to do so three times, having done so in 1970 and 1986.
There's plenty of experience in this side, with Edson Alvarez captaining, Raul Jimenez having won over 121 and Hirving Lozano now 30.
And while there aren't many stars playing in Europe's top five leagues, Santiago Gimenez at Milan is still only 24, Julian Araujo at Bournemouth has only had 24 caps and Alex Padilla of Athletic Club might replace the legendary Guillermo Ochoa between the sticks.
The Mexicans will have home advantage, however, and will be cutting the ribbon on the tournament in the opening game.
Mexico will also be one of the best-dressed teams in the competition, too, with a new home kit inspired by the 90s.
Squad
Mexico World Cup 2026 squad: The November selection
- GK: Luis Malagon (America)
- GK: Carlos Acevedo (Santos Laguna)
- GK: Raul Rangel (Guadalajara)
- DF: Jesus Gallardo (Toluca)
- DF: Edson Alvarez (Fenerbahce)
- DF: Cesar Montes (Lokomotiv Moscow)
- DF: Johan Vasquez (Genoa)
- DF: Israel Reyes (America)
- DF: Kevin Alvarez (America)
- DF: Jesus Orozco (Cruz Azul)
- DF: Mateo Chavez (AZ)
- MF: Orbelin Pineda (AEK Athens)
- MF: Erick Sanchez (America)
- MF: Erik Lira (Cruz Azul)
- MF: Marcel Ruiz (Toluca)
- MF: Gilberto Mora (Tijuana)
- MF: Alexis Gutierrez (America)
- MF: Fidel Ambriz (Monterrey)
- MF: Obed Vargas (Seattle Sounders)
- MF: Jorge Ruvalcaba (UNAM)
- FW: Raul Jimenez (Fulham)
- FW: Hirving Lozano (San Diego)
- FW: Roberto Alvarado (Guadalajara)
- FW: Diego Lainez (UANL)
- FW: German Berterame (Monterrey)
- FW: Armando Gonzalez (Guadalajara)
Fixtures and results
March 31, 2026: Mexico vs Belgium, Soldier Field, Chicago, United States
March 28, 2026: Mexico vs Portugal, Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, Mexico
November 18: Mexico 1-2 Paraguay, Alamodome, San Antonio, United States
November 15: Mexico 0-0 Uruguay, Estadio Corona, Torreón, Mexico
October 15: Mexico 1-1 Ecuador, Estadio Akron, Zapopan, Mexcio
October 11: Mexico 0-4 Colombia, AT&T Stadium, Texas, United States of America
September 9: Mexico 2-2 South Korea, Geodis Park, Tennessee, United States of America
September 6: Mexico 0-0 Japan, Oakland Coliseum, California, United States of America
July 7: United States 1-2 Mexico, NRG Stadium, Texas, United States of America
July 2: Mexico 1-0 Honduras, Levi's Stadium, California, United States of America
June 28: Mexico 2-0 Saudi Arabia, State Farm Stadium, Arizona, United States of America
June 22: Mexico 0-0 Costa Rica, Allegiant Stadium, Nevada, United States of America
June 18: Suriname 0-2 Mexico, AT&T Stadium, Texas, United States of America
June 14: Mexico 3-2 Dominican Republic, SoFi Stadium, California, United States
June 10: Mexico 1-0 Turkiye, Kenan Stadium, North Carolina, United States of America
June 7: Mexico 4-2 Switzerland, Rice–Eccles Stadium, Utah, United States of America
March 23: Mexico 2-1 Panama, SoFi Stadium, California, United States
March 20: Canada 0-1 Mexico, SoFi Stadium, California, United States
Manager
Who is Mexico's manager?
Javier Aguirre is in his third stint in charge of the Mexican national team. He took charge of the nation at the 2001 Copa America, losing in the final to hosts Colombia. He was won their group at the 2002 World Cup, being defeated by the US in the round of 16.
In this second stint he won the Gold Cup and registered the same finish at the 2010 World Cup. He received intense criticism after leaving then Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez on the bench behind team-less Guillermo Franco.
If history is to go by, Mexico will escape their group, but come unstuck next year in the knockout stages, a fate Aguirre will be hoping to avoid.
Star player
Who is Mexico's star player?
Santiago Gimenez was one of the hottest striker prospects around during his time at Feyenoord under now-Liverpool boss Arne Slot. In the Dutchman's final season at De Kuip, Gimenez scored 23 league goals in 30 games.
He made the move to Milan in January 2025 and has struggled to find the form he displayed in the Netherlands.
Gimenez, alongside Raul Jimenez, will be the key to success for co-hosts Mexico next summer. Should they both hit form at the same time, it will be incredibly difficult to stop El Tri.
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