The wait is over. The Mexican National Team announced the expected list of footballers of the Liga MX summoned by Javier Aguirre to face the final stage of preparation towards the World Cup 2026in a call that mixes experience, youth and decisions that already generate debate.
After a day of delay, the official announcement came this Tuesday, confirming the players who will be part of the first Tri trials before the final list.
The strategist Javier Aguirre opted for footballers who have been consistent in the Closing 2026many of them coming from teams that did not advance to the Liguilla, which facilitates their immediate integration into the work of the national team.
Among the most striking names are Guillermo Martinez, Armando Gonzalez, Kevin Castaneda and Carlos Acevedowho have had solid performances in their respective clubs.
According to the Liga MXthe concentration will start on May 6 and will last five and a half weeks, a key period in which a group of 12 players who are outlined to integrate the final list of the team will be evaluated. World Cup 2026.
It should be noted that this call does not include players who play in Europe, as they will be directly integrated into the final list that will be delivered to FIFA on June 1.
Surprises and absences in the Tri call
The list presented by Javier Aguirre It was not without controversy. Among the main surprises is the return of Gilberto Morawho returns after overcoming an injury and not playing with El Tri since November 2025.
Also notable is the inclusion of Guillermo Martinezwho despite having few minutes with the national team, managed to get into the call.
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In the attack, one of the great unknowns arises: who will be left out among German Berterame and Santiago Gimenezconsidering the presence of Armando Gonzalez.
On the other hand, important absences draw attention, such as Charly Rodriguezcommon during the World Cup process, in addition to Marcel Ruizwho is not physically fit. Richard Ledezma It was also left off the list.
Complete list of summoned and sparring partners
In addition to the main players, the coaching staff included players as sparring partners to strengthen the work group for the friendlies.
“It should be noted that this list includes 12 players from Liga MX Clubs who, with inappropriateness in the agreement, are considered for the integration of the final list for the 2026 FIFA World Cup,” reads the statement from the Mexican National Team.
Main summons:
- Raul Rangel (Chivas)
- Carlos Acevedo (Santos)
- Jesus Gallardo (Toluca)
- Israel Reyes (America)
- Brian Gutierrez (Chivas)
- Luis Romo (Chivas)
- Gil Mora (Tijuana)
- Erik Lira (Blue Cross)
- Roberto Alvarado (Chivas)
- Armando González (Chivas)
- Alexis Vega (Toluca)
- Guillermo Martínez (Pumas)
Sparring:
- Oscar García (León)
- Luis Rey (Puebla)
- Eduardo Águila (Atlético de San Luis)
- Jesus Gomez (Tijuana)
- Denzell García (Juárez)
- Iker Fimbres (Monterrey)
- Jairo Torres (Juarez)
- Kevin Castaneda (Tijuana)
All of them will report to the High Performance Center starting May 6, following a model identical to that used in previous processes.
Mexico friendly matches before the 2026 World Cup
As part of its preparation, the Mexican National Team They will play three international friendly matches that will serve to refine tactical details and measure the level of the squad:
- Mexico vs Ghana — May 22 at the Cuauhtémoc Stadium, Puebla
- Mexico vs Australia — May 30 at the Rose Bowl, California
- Mexico vs Serbia — June 4 at the Nemesio Diez Stadium, Toluca
The objective: define the final list for the 2026 World Cup
The Mexican National Team enters a decisive phase of its preparation. With a local football initiative already working, and the future incorporation of European players, Javier Aguirre will have a few weeks to define the group that will seek to compete at home during the World Cup 2026.
The final list of 26 players who will go to the World Cup will be announced on June 1, marking the closure of a process that is now entering its most demanding point.
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