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Ochoa Signs with AEL Limassol, Eyes 2026 World Cup

9/12/2025

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Guillermo Ochoa, a Mexican goalkeeper, signed a one-year contract with AEL Limassol in Cyprus after leaving AVS Futebol SAD in June.
This move is vital for his chances of being selected for the Mexican national team in the 2026 World Cup.
AEL Limassol announced the signing via a social media video featuring Ochoa's career highlights.
At 40, Ochoa aims to compete in his sixth World Cup, having played in six different leagues.
AEL Limassol currently ranks seventh in the Cyprus league with three points from two matches.

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Guillermo Ochoa, a Mexican goalkeeper, signed a one-year contract with AEL Limassol in Cyprus after leaving AVS Futebol SAD in June.
This move is vital for his chances of being selected for the Mexican national team in the 2026 World Cup.
AEL Limassol announced the signing via a social media video featuring Ochoa's career highlights.
At 40, Ochoa aims to compete in his sixth World Cup, having played in six different leagues.
AEL Limassol currently ranks seventh in the Cyprus league with three points from two matches.