Mexico national football team squad: All player list with numbers, position and squad details
Javier Aguirre has officially named the Mexico national football team squad for the 2026 World Cup. The hosts will be led by their captain, Edson Alvarez, with legendary goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, Mateo Chavez, and Raul Rangel, among other top stars. Follow all the latest Mexico team news , complete schedule, live scores, and all stats at SportPesa Blog.
The Mexico national football team represents Mexico in all global football competitions. In the 2026 World Cup, Mexico will co-host with the USA and Canada. El Tri will try to take advantage of their home advantage and beat their previous 1970 quarter-final record. Will the Mexico squad 2026 prove a point by winning the historic World Cup in 2026 and make a name globally?
This article will cover Mexico’s latest squad updates with all player details, fixtures, stats , live scores, and latest team news.
Mexico squad profile overview 2026
| Profile area | Mexico national football team details |
| Team name | Mexico national football team |
| Common nickname | El Tri |
| Football association | Mexican Football Federation |
| Confederation | CONCACAF |
| Region | North America |
| Head coach | Javier Aguirre |
| FIFA country code | MEX |
| Current FIFA ranking | 15th |
| Home venue | Mexico City Stadium, also known as Estadio Azteca |
| 2026 World Cup status | Qualified automatically as one of the host nations |
| 2026 World Cup group | Group A |
| 2026 opening match | Mexico vs South Africa |
| First 2026 match venue | Mexico City Stadium |
| World Cup appearances | 18 appearances, including 2026 |
| Best World Cup finish | Quarter-finals in 1970 and 1986 |
| Overall World Cup record | 60 matches, 17 wins, 15 draws and 28 defeats |
| 2026 squad size | 26 players |
| Goalkeepers listed | Raúl Rangel, Carlos Acevedo and Guillermo Ochoa |
| Key defenders | César Montes, Johan Vásquez, Jorge Sánchez and Jesús Gallardo |
| Key midfielders | Edson Álvarez, Luis Romo, Luis Chávez and Orbelín Pineda |
| Key forwards | Raúl Jiménez, Santiago Gimenez, Alexis Vega and Julián Quiñones |
| Young players to watch | Gilberto Mora and Obed Vargas |
| Main 2026 storyline | Mexico enter the tournament as co-hosts with home support and pressure to make a strong World Cup run |
| Page focus | Mexico squad, national team players, fixtures, stats and latest news |
This article will cover Mexico’s latest squad updates with all player details, fixtures, stats , live scores, and latest team news.
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Mexico Squad 2026
The table below provides detailed information on the Mexico Squad 2026, including goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, strikers, and the technical bench.
| Squad section | Shirt no. | Player | Position | Age | Height | Weight | Nationality |
| Goalkeepers | 1 | Raúl Rangel | Goalkeeper | 26 | 6′ 3″ | 192 lbs | Mexico |
| Goalkeepers | 12 | Carlos Acevedo | Goalkeeper | 30 | 6′ 0″ | 161 lbs | Mexico |
| Goalkeepers | 13 | Guillermo Ochoa | Goalkeeper | 40 | 6′ 3″ | 185 lbs | Mexico |
| Defenders | 2 | Jorge Sánchez | Defender | 28 | 5′ 9″ | 150 lbs | Mexico |
| Defenders | 3 | César Montes | Defender | 29 | 6′ 5″ | 194 lbs | Mexico |
| Defenders | 5 | Johan Vásquez | Defender | 27 | 6′ 0″ | 172 lbs | Mexico |
| Defenders | 15 | Israel Reyes | Defender | 26 | 5′ 10″ | 161 lbs | Mexico |
| Defenders | 20 | Mateo Chávez | Defender | 22 | 5′ 10″ | 161 lbs | Mexico |
| Defenders | 23 | Jesús Gallardo | Defender | 31 | 5′ 10″ | 172 lbs | Mexico |
| Midfielders | 4 | Edson Álvarez | Midfielder | 28 | 6′ 3″ | 168 lbs | Mexico |
| Midfielders | 6 | Erik Lira | Midfielder | 26 | 5′ 8″ | 152 lbs | Mexico |
| Midfielders | 7 | Luis Romo | Midfielder | 31 | 6′ 0″ | 172 lbs | Mexico |
| Midfielders | 8 | Álvaro Fidalgo | Midfielder | 29 | 5′ 9″ | 150 lbs | Mexico |
| Midfielders | 17 | Orbelín Pineda | Midfielder | 30 | 5′ 7″ | 141 lbs | Mexico |
| Midfielders | 18 | Obed Vargas | Midfielder | 20 | 5′ 9″ | 150 lbs | Mexico |
| Midfielders | 19 | Gilberto Mora | Midfielder | 17 | 5′ 6″ | 137 lbs | Mexico |
| Midfielders | 21 | César Huerta | Midfielder | 25 | 5′ 7″ | 132 lbs | Mexico |
| Midfielders | 24 | Luis Chávez | Midfielder | 30 | 5′ 10″ | 161 lbs | Mexico |
| Midfielders | 26 | Brian Gutiérrez | Midfielder | 22 | 5′ 10″ | 159 lbs | Mexico |
| Forwards | 9 | Raúl Jiménez | Forward | 35 | 6′ 2″ | 168 lbs | Mexico |
| Forwards | 10 | Alexis Vega | Forward | 28 | 5′ 9″ | 168 lbs | Mexico |
| Forwards | 11 | Santiago Gimenez | Forward | 25 | 6′ 1″ | 172 lbs | Mexico |
| Forwards | 14 | Armando González | Forward | 23 | 5′ 10″ | 148 lbs | Mexico |
| Forwards | 16 | Julián Quiñones | Forward | 29 | 5′ 11″ | 172 lbs | Mexico |
| Forwards | 22 | Guillermo Martínez | Forward | 31 | 6′ 3″ | 201 lbs | Mexico |
| Forwards | 25 | Roberto Alvarado | Forward | 27 | 5′ 9″ | 152 lbs | Mexico |
Mexico squad position summary
| Position group | Number of players | Players |
| Goalkeepers | 3 | Raúl Rangel, Carlos Acevedo, Guillermo Ochoa |
| Defenders | 6 | Jorge Sánchez, César Montes, Johan Vásquez, Israel Reyes, Mateo Chávez, Jesús Gallardo |
| Midfielders | 10 | Edson Álvarez, Erik Lira, Luis Romo, Álvaro Fidalgo, Orbelín Pineda, Obed Vargas, Gilberto Mora, César Huerta, Luis Chávez, Brian Gutiérrez |
| Forwards | 7 | Raúl Jiménez, Alexis Vega, Santiago Gimenez, Armando González, Julián Quiñones, Guillermo Martínez, Roberto Alvarado |
| Total squad players | 26 | Full Mexico squad list |
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Conclusion
The Mexico national football team has raised several questions about whether Ochoa will play in the World Cup 2026. Or will Chicharito play in the 2026 World Cup? We have answered your questions in our detailed coverage. Keep following SportPesa Blog for the latest Mexico squad news, lineups, team previews, H2H analysis, and match stats.
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