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US Players Gutiérrez and Ledezma Switch to Mexico Ahead of World Cup

1/21/2026

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Brian Gutiérrez and Richard Ledezma switched allegiance from the United States to Mexico after recently joining Chivas.
The switch was confirmed by the Mexican federation.
FIFA approved their eligibility for upcoming friendlies against Panama and Bolivia.
They filed a one-time switch to be eligible for the World Cup, where Mexico will face South Africa on June 11.

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Brian Gutiérrez and Richard Ledezma switched allegiance from the United States to Mexico after recently joining Chivas.
The switch was confirmed by the Mexican federation.
FIFA approved their eligibility for upcoming friendlies against Panama and Bolivia.
They filed a one-time switch to be eligible for the World Cup, where Mexico will face South Africa on June 11.