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Mexico vs Ghana Friendly Set for May 22, 2026

5/22/2026

Summary

Mexico Hosts Ghana

Mexico will host Ghana in a friendly on May 22, 2026 at Estadio Cuauhtémoc in Puebla, kicking off at 10 p.m. ET.
Javier Aguirre leads Mexico’s squad, including Edson Álvarez and goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, while Carlos Queiroz debuts as Ghana coach after taking over in April.
Mexico will field a 4-3-3 with Israel Reyes alongside César Montes in defence, while Ghana is expected to line up 4-1-4-1 with Benjamin Asare in goal, striker Jerry Afriye and home-based players.

Summary

Aguirre Chooses Squad

Coach Jaime Aguirre must choose between striker Santiago Giménez and forward Germán Berterame for the World Cup roster.
Giménez had a goalless AC Milan season and underwent ankle surgery.
After Liga MX clubs skipped Clausura 2026 playoffs, Aguirre will name 26-man roster between May 25 and June 1.
Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa joined camp aiming for a sixth World Cup.
Midfielder Marcel Ruiz declined ACL surgery after a partial tear, stayed in contention, performing well.

History

Historical Context

On 27 June 2006, Mexico, coached by Ricardo La Volpe, beat Ghana 2-1 with goals from Rafael Márquez and Jared Borgetti, advancing to the round of 16 for the fourth consecutive World Cup. The victory helped cement Mexico’s reputation for blending veteran leadership and tactical friendlies, a formula now revisited by coach Javier Aguirre as he prepares Ochoa’s potential sixth World Cup appearance for the 2026 co-hosted tournament.

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Mexico Hosts Ghana

Mexico will host Ghana in a friendly on May 22, 2026 at Estadio Cuauhtémoc in Puebla, kicking off at 10 p.m. ET.
Javier Aguirre leads Mexico’s squad, including Edson Álvarez and goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, while Carlos Queiroz debuts as Ghana coach after taking over in April.
Mexico will field a 4-3-3 with Israel Reyes alongside César Montes in defence, while Ghana is expected to line up 4-1-4-1 with Benjamin Asare in goal, striker Jerry Afriye and home-based players.

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