Javier Aguirre defines 80% of the roster for the 2026 World Cup

With a victory in the last friendly match, the Mexican National Team is preparing for the 2026 World Cup with Javier Aguirre already having 80% of the selected players defined, highlighting the solidity in the goalkeeping position.

Preparations for the 2026 World Cup

The Mexican National Team achieved a win in their recent friendly match, but the most relevant aspect was Javier Aguirre's statement, mentioning that he already has 80% of the players chosen for the World Cup. Regarding goalkeepers, Aguirre showed full confidence in their performance, emphasizing the solidity in that position.

Recurring Players

In recent call-ups, players like Luis Ángel Malagón, Raúl Rangel, Carlos Acevedo, Israel Reyes, Jesús Gallardo, Erik Lira, Diego Lainez, Marcel Ruiz, Germán Berterame, and Alexis Gutiérrez have stood out, all with three appearances. Players from the Liga MX have had greater presence than those from Europe, such as César Montes, Johan Vásquez, Mateo Chávez, and Orbelín Pineda.

Injured Players and Pending Decisions

Furthermore, absences have occurred due to injuries of players like Raúl Jiménez, Santiago Giménez, Roberto Alvarado, Alexis Vega, Érik Sanchéz, and Jorge Sánchez. With the last six spots yet to be defined, Aguirre has indicated that the goalkeeping position is the clearest, hinting that Guillermo Ochoa could lose his place. Some injured players may be left out of the final squad.

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