Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Mexico's Coach Adjusts for World Cup Amid Key Injuries

3/27/2026

26 5 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Mexico's coach Javier Aguirre is focusing on available players as two warmup matches approach the World Cup.
The team is missing 12 regulars, including captain Edson Álvarez.
Injuries have brought back veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, who aims for a sixth World Cup.
The Portugal match marks the Azteca Stadium reopening, and the Belgium game is in Chicago.
Mexico's World Cup debut is on June 11 against South Africa.

1 of 1

Story summary

Mexico's coach Javier Aguirre is focusing on available players as two warmup matches approach the World Cup.
The team is missing 12 regulars, including captain Edson Álvarez.
Injuries have brought back veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, who aims for a sixth World Cup.
The Portugal match marks the Azteca Stadium reopening, and the Belgium game is in Chicago.
Mexico's World Cup debut is on June 11 against South Africa.