Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa said on Monday that he had joined his final training camp with the national team as he closes in on a possible sixth World Cup appearance. [1, 2]
The 40-year-old, who plays for AEL Limassol in Cyprus and has earned more than 150 caps for Mexico, is widely expected to be named in coach Javier Aguirre's squad for the tournament. [1, 2]
Ochoa wrote on social media that “Today begins my last training camp,” adding that he could be nearing the end of his career. He also said, “Putting this shirt on again was never routine ... it was a privilege,” and described the call-up as something that still stirs the same excitement he felt as a child. [1]
If selected, Ochoa will join a small group of players to appear at 6 World Cups. He has already played in Germany 2006, South Africa 2010, Brazil 2014, Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022. [1, 2]
Mexico will host the World Cup with the United States and Canada from June 11 to July 19. Aguirre's side will use three warm-up matches before the tournament, against Ghana on May 22, Australia on May 30 and Serbia on June 4. [1, 2]
Mexico open the tournament against South Africa on June 11. [1, 2]