Mexico revealed its final 26-player squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on May 31, 2026, with veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa included as he aims to become the first Mexican to appear in six World Cups [1, 2, 3, 4]. Ochoa, 40, debuted at the 2006 tournament in Germany and has played in every World Cup since, participating in 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022 [1, 2, 3]. By earning a place in this squad, Ochoa joins Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as the only players ever selected for six World Cups [2, 5, 6].

The squad blends experience with youth. It features captain Edson Alvarez and striker Raul Jimenez, alongside emerging talent including 17-year-old Gilberto Mora, who will become Mexico's youngest World Cup player [1, 2, 3, 7, 4]. Mora is the youngest player at the tournament at 17 years and 240 days, while the oldest is Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon at 43 years and 162 days [6, 8, 9, 10].

Mexico’s roster also includes dual nationals and naturalized players like Spain-born midfielder Alvaro Fidalgo and Colombia-born forward Julian Quinones, key regulars in the national team [1, 2, 3]. Coach Javier Aguirre leads the squad for his third World Cup as head coach, having previously managed Mexico in 2002 and 2010 [1, 2, 3]. Aguirre emphasized finding the right balance between youth and experience, stating, "The challenge is balance rather than sentiment. Too much caution risks another predictable campaign. Too much youth could expose players still adapting to internationals" [7].

Mexico will play a final warm-up match against Serbia on June 4, the day of this report [1, 2, 11]. The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 and is co-hosted by Mexico, the US, and Canada [1, 4]. Mexico opens its tournament on June 11 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City against South Africa and will face South Korea in Guadalajara on June 18 before playing the Czech Republic back at Estadio Azteca on June 24 [1, 2, 3, 7, 4, 11].

The 2026 tournament is the largest World Cup ever, featuring 48 teams and 1,248 players, including 891 making their World Cup debut while 357 have prior experience [6, 8, 10]. Mexico looks to replicate its historic World Cup host history, having reached the quarterfinals in 1970 and 1986 [4]. After the tournament, Aguirre is expected to hand over coaching duties to assistant Rafael Marquez [4].