By Wilson Florez
Before the start of the 2026 World Cup, an extensive debate continues on those naturalized in El Tri. Great personalities of Mexican soccer have questioned the call of naturalized soccer players for the Mexican team. Jared Borgetti joins the list of detractors.
“In the country there is quality and elements to play”Borgetti said in statements reported by Heraldo Deportes. This is the first great premise of the former Santos Laguna forward.
Javier Aguirre assures that he liked the performance of Álvaro Fidalgo in his first game with the Mexican National Team.
“He had the personality to want the ball. He integrated quickly.” pic.twitter.com/SmYLQI9yrU
— RECORD DIARY (@record_mexico) March 29, 2026
Currently there are three footballers with these characteristics who could be on Javier Aguirre’s final list. Midfielder Álvaro Fidalgo and forwards Germán Berterame and Julián Quiñones are fighting for a place. Jared Borgetti does not deny the possibility that these pieces can provide solutions to the Mexican team. But believe that The attack is covered by Armando González.
“Of course it can add upbut right now none is better than Armando ‘Hormiga’ Gonzálezso it is important to also think about youth,” said the former Santos Laguna and Mexican national team player.
The case of Julián Quiñones
Although Jared Borgetti highlights the work of Armando González in Liga MX, Julián Quiñones has a stellar performance in Saudi Arabia that cannot go unnoticed. The former América striker is the scoring leader in the Saudi Pro League above legends like Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema.
In this season Julián Quiñones has scored 32 goals and has given 2 assists in 31 games (in duels for the Saudi Pro League, King’s Cup and Saudi Astronomical Cup). The former Club Atlas striker has scored 3 triplets and 4 doubles in the season. Quiñones’ scoring performance cannot go under the table before the World Cup.
🔥🇸🇦 JULIÁN QUIÑONES DOUBLE AND HE HAS ALREADY REACHED 67 G+A IN 64 GAMES SINCE HIS ARRIVAL IN SAUDI ARABIA WITH AL QADSIAH!
GOAL LEADER of the Arab League and SECOND top scorer in the world in 2026. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/iTcxN9H9GU
— All Fútbol MX 🇲🇽 (@AllFutbolMX) April 29, 2026
Keep reading:
– Chino Huerta does not want to miss the World Cup upon returning to Anderlecht training
– Guillermo Ochoa should be called up to the World Cup because of his experience, according to Yosgart Gutiérrez
– Armando González should be the replacement for Santiago Giménez, according to Jared Borgetti
– Jared Borgetti wants an El Tri forward without naturalized
