By Jorge Hernandez
After a strong disagreement with the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) and the technician Javier Aguirrethe Chivas de Guadalajara They backed down and announced their support for the Mexican National Team facing the World Cup 2026.
“In Chivas We respect the wishes of our players to represent Mexico in the 2026 World Cup, and in no way will we be a component that truncates that possibility, which is why they will present themselves to the concentration in a timely manner,” the club reported in a statement.
The position comes after hours of tension that put the relationship between clubs and the national team at the center of the debate.
Amaury Vergara unleashes controversy in Mexican soccer
The conflict began when Amaury Vergarapresident of Guadalajara, openly criticized the FMF already Javier Aguirre for allowing Alexis Vega and Jesus GallardoToluca players, will play in the Concacaf semifinal despite being considered for the World Cup process.
The decision contravened previous agreements, which led Vergara to take immediate measures with his club’s teams, calling them to train with a view to the Clausura tournament.
Agreements are valid only when all parties respect them. I instructed the Sports Directorate that our players report to the club facilities tomorrow.
— Amaury Vergara Z. (@Amauryvz) Would possibly well perhaps also merely 6, 2026
FMF and Javier Aguirre respond firmly
After the protest of Chivasthe Mexican Football Federation (FMF) and Javier Aguirre They reacted by withdrawing permission from Vega and Gallardo, in addition to warning that any player who did not appear at the concentration would be dismissed from the squad. Mexican National Team.
“We are aware that the agreements made months ago will be respected,” added the statement from Guadalajara, which finally released its players to join the Tri camp on the outskirts of Mexico City.
Tense atmosphere at the Tri concentration
The beginning of the concentration of the Mexican National Team has been marked by uncertainty, with reports of a tense atmosphere, internal threats and questions about the management of Javier Aguirre.
The strategist offered a brief conference without questions, in which he reiterated his position: “everyone is in the same boat.”
From now on, he will work with an initial group of 12 Liga MX players, complemented by young people who will serve as sparring partners.
Debate on preparation for the 2026 World Cup
The strategy of Javier Aguirre It has generated divided opinions in the Mexican soccer environment. While some clubs support the planning, specialists consider that the players would have maintained a better rhythm competing in official tournaments such as Concacaf or the Clausura league.
Javier Aguirre’s challenge with the Mexican National Team
The technician Javier Aguirrewho already led El Tri in the 2002 and 2010 World Cups, now faces a new challenge with high expectations. Although he has assured that he has the necessary tools to compete, the team will have to raise its level to aspire to overcome advanced phases in the World Cup 2026.
The final list will be defined on June 1, when players who are active abroad are integrated, completing the group that will represent the Mexican National Team at the biggest football event.
Continue reading:
· The Mexican national team in crisis: Amaury Vergara is dissatisfied and breaks with the Tricolor
· “Vasco” Aguirre breaches the pact with Liga MX and grants permission to Toluca players.
· Chivas has to be champion”: the guideline set by the owner Amaury Vergara
· Chivas offers a five-year renewal to “Hormiga” González
