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Zendejas Aims for World Cup Spot Amid Club Challenges

3/22/2026

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Alex Zendejas, from Club América, was excluded from the U.S. friendlies against Belgium and Portugal.
He aims to prove his worth for the World Cup squad.
He emphasizes maintaining focus during the Concacaf Champions Cup as Club América faces Pumas UNAM with starting keeper Luis Malagón injured.
Since returning from injury, he has scored two goals and provided an assist.

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Alex Zendejas, from Club América, was excluded from the U.S. friendlies against Belgium and Portugal.
He aims to prove his worth for the World Cup squad.
He emphasizes maintaining focus during the Concacaf Champions Cup as Club América faces Pumas UNAM with starting keeper Luis Malagón injured.
Since returning from injury, he has scored two goals and provided an assist.