The countdown to FIFA World Cup 2026 it has already started for Mexican National Team. Just a few hours after Javier Aguirre revealed the final call for the tournament, the national team returned to training with an atmosphere of optimism and concentration ahead of its World Cup debut.
Under the supervision of the “Vasco” and his assistant Rafael Marquezthe team worked this Monday at the High Performance Center (CAR), located on the outskirts of Mexico City, where they began to refine details for the commitments that will mark the closing of their preparation.
The injured give positive signs to Javier Aguirre
One of the most encouraging news for the coaching staff of the Mexican National Team was the evolution shown by several footballers who arrived at the concentration with physical discomfort and whose presence in the World Cup 2026 generated doubts.
The midfielders Edson Alvarez and Luis Chavezas well as the attackers Cesar Huerta, Alexis Vega and Santiago Gimenezparticipated in the physical and technical work scheduled for the day.
The five elements performed running exercises, changes of direction and work with the ball, leaving good feelings about their recovery and their possible preparation for the start of the competition.
Javier Aguirre does not lower the intensity in the CAR. ????
The Mexican National Team maintains the pace of work with the mission of strengthening the style of play.
The good news for El Tri is that Gilberto Mora already looks recovered and trained alongside his teammates. pic.twitter.com/jgBYqpGofz
— Universal Deportes (@UnivDeportes) May possibly perchance additionally fair 8, 2026
The friendly against Serbia will be the last great test for Tri
The Mexican National Team will face Serbia this Thursday in what will represent their last preparation match before the start of the World Cup.
It is expected that Javier Aguirre use a lineup very similar to the one you will present in the opening match against South Africaa match scheduled for a week later and which will mark the beginning of Mexico’s path in the tournament.
The duel will serve to evaluate the physical condition of several players, in addition to allowing the coaching staff to adjust tactical aspects before the official competition.
Mexico seeks to leave behind the memory of Qatar 2022
The national team will face the World Cup 2026 with the intention of regaining prominence on international stages.
After chaining seven consecutive World Cups advancing to the round of 16, participation in Qatar 2022 ended prematurely with elimination in the group stage under the command of Gerardo Martino.
Now, with the advantage of being one of the host countries, the objective is to once again compete for a place among the most prominent teams in the tournament.
The group that the Mexican National Team will face in the 2026 World Cup
The immediate mission for Javier Aguirre will be to conquer the leadership of Group A, a sector in which the Mexican National Team will share activity with South Africa, South Korea and Czech Republic.
Finishing in first place would allow El Tri to play the next round in the Aztec Stadiuma situation that could represent an important advantage thanks to the support of the Mexican fans.
The expectation within the coaching staff is to take advantage of the home field to build a solid course and overcome the initial phases of the tournament.
The casualties force Mexico to find solutions
Although the final call was defined, the outlook has not been without difficulties for the national coach.
The Mexican National Team suffered absences due to goalkeeper injury Luis Malagonthe side Rodrigo Huescas and the midfielder Marcel Ruizthree footballers who were considered within the project heading to the World Cup.
Despite this, Aguirre maintains confidence in a team of players who are going through a good competitive moment both in the Liga MX like in European football.
El Tri will have one more training session before facing Serbia
Preparation will continue this Tuesday with the penultimate practice before the international friendly against Serbia.
It will be a key session for Javier Aguirre finish defining movements, variants and possible headlines in a Mexican National Team who already has his sights set on the most important challenge of the cycle: competing at home during the FIFA World Cup 2026.
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