🇲🇽 Mexico Predicted Squad for FIFA World Cup 2026
Mexico returns to the FIFA World Cup 2026 with high expectations. Known for their flair and resilience, El Tri is gearing up to leave their mark once again. This predicted squad showcases a mix of veterans and rising talents ready to take on the world.
🧴 Goalkeepers
With a legendary figure like Guillermo Ochoa still in the mix, Mexico’s goalkeeping squad brings both experience and potential. Luis Malagon is the likely first-choice keeper after a solid Gold Cup, while young names like Rangel and Moreno add depth.
- Luis Malagon (Club America)
- Jose Rangel (Deportivo Guadalajara)
- Guillermo Ochoa (AVS)
- Carlos Moreno (Pachuca)
🛡️ Defenders
Anchored by Johan Vasquez and Cesar Montes, Mexico’s defense looks sturdy. Full-backs like Gallardo and Sanchez bring width and pace, while Araujo and Guzman offer reliable alternatives in the backline.
- Johan Vasquez (Genoa)
- Victor Guzman (Monterrey)
- Jesus Orozco (Cruz Azul)
- Rodrigo Huescas (Copenhagen)
- Julian Araujo (Bournemouth)
- Bryan Gonzalez (Deportivo Guadalajara)
- Jorge Sanchez (Cruz Azul)
- Cesar Montes (Lokomotiv Moscow)
- Jesus Gallardo (Toluca)
- Mateo Chavez (AZ Alkmaar)
🎯 Midfielders
Midfield is where Mexico strikes a balance between youth and leadership. Edson Alvarez leads the group, while rising prodigy Gilberto Mora and talents like Ruiz, Chavez, and Rodriguez ensure creativity and stability.
- Edson Alvarez (West Ham)
- Erik Lira (Cruz Azul)
- Luis Chavez (Dinamo Kyiv)
- Marcel Ruiz (Toluca)
- Gilberto Mora (Tijuana)
- Orbelin Pineda (AEK Athens)
- Carlos Rodriguez (Cruz Azul)
- Luis Romo (Deportivo Guadalajara)
- Fernando Beltran (Leon)
⚽ Forwards
Mexico’s attack boasts a dynamic mix of experience and youth. Jimenez and Lozano bring leadership, while Gimenez and Quinones are poised to deliver goals. With options across positions, El Tri's forward line is one to watch.
- Raul Jimenez (Fulham)
- Hirving Lozano (San Diego)
- Santiago Gimenez (AC Milan)
- Alexis Vega (Toluca)
- Cesar Huerta (Anderlecht)
- Efrain Alvarez (Deportivo Guadalajara)
- Julian Quinones (Al Qadisah)
- German Berterame (Monterrey)
- Eduardo Aguirre (Atlas)
- Henry Martin (Club America)
- Diego Lainez (Tigres UANL)
Note: The final confirmed squad will be updated here following the official announcement by Mexico Football Federation officials.