2026 World Cup Preliminary List: Revelation of players and notable absences from the Mexican National Team

Javier Aguirre's Mexican National Team announced a preliminary list of 55 players for the 2026 World Cup, revealing names and sparking controversy due to notable absences such as Hirving Lozano. Find out who the standout players are and who was not considered.

Clara Montoya | Wed, 05/13/2026 - 11:30
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2026 World Preliminary List: Revelation of Players and Notable Absences from the Mexican National Team
2026 World Preliminary List: Revelation of Players and Notable Absences from the Mexican National Team

The Mexican National Team under Javier Aguirre announced the pre-list of 55 players for the 2026 World Cup, revealing names and sparking controversy due to notable absences such as Hirving Lozano. Find out who the standout players are and who was not considered.

Pre-list unveiling

Yesterday, Javier Aguirre revealed the names of the pre-selected footballers for the 2026 World Cup, where the 26 who will represent Mexico in the competition will be defined. Diego Laínez's presence stands out, while Hirving Lozano's absence, who was not taken into account due to his situation at San Diego FC in the MLS, is notable.

Notable absences

Additionally, players like Rodrigo Huescas, who couldn't recover from an injury, and others like Richard Ledezma and several Chivas players are on the list, creating expectations about who will ultimately make up the final team.

Club with the most selected players

Chivas stands out for having the highest number of players included in the pre-list, with a total of 8 footballers. The uncertainty surrounding who will be the final picks maintains the excitement surrounding the Mexican National Team heading into the World Cup.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Prelista Mundial 2026: Revelación de jugadores y ausencias destacadas de la Selección Mexicana