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Mexico Bars Players Skipping Camp from World Cup

5/8/2026

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The Mexican federation warned that any player who skips Wednesday’s training camp—where Coach Javier Aguirre will field 20 Liga MX players—will miss the World Cup.
Chivas president Amaury Vergara recalled five players, citing a February pact to release them after the first CONCACAF semi-final leg.
Mexico will warm up versus Ghana (May 22), Australia (May 30) and Serbia (June 4) before opening the World Cup at Estadio Azteca on June 11 against South Africa.

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The Mexican federation warned that any player who skips Wednesday’s training camp—where Coach Javier Aguirre will field 20 Liga MX players—will miss the World Cup.
Chivas president Amaury Vergara recalled five players, citing a February pact to release them after the first CONCACAF semi-final leg.
Mexico will warm up versus Ghana (May 22), Australia (May 30) and Serbia (June 4) before opening the World Cup at Estadio Azteca on June 11 against South Africa.