Preliminary list of Mexico for the 2026 World Cup: surprises and notable absences

Javier Aguirre and the Mexican National Team reveal the pre-list of 55 players for the 2026 World Cup, with surprises and standout players absent.

Pre-list of 55 players for the 2026 World Cup

Javier Aguirre and the Mexican National Team have announced the preliminary list of 55 players who could be part of the team in the 2026 World Cup. The list includes players from Liga MX, Europeans, and sparring partners, with surprises such as Alex Padilla, Antonio Rodríguez, Jorge Ruvalcaba, Isaías Violante, among others.

Injuries and news in the call-up

The absence of players like Diego Lainez and Carlos Rodríguez, who had already been announced not to attend the tournament, is notable. In addition, it is reported about Jairo Torres' injury and the inclusion of Isaías Violante in the squad. The deadline to submit the final list of 26 players per team is June 1st.

2026 World Cup in three nations

The 2026 World Cup will be played in the United States, Mexico, and Canada from June 11 to July 19, being the first to be contested in three different countries with the participation of 48 teams.

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