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Mexico's Aguirre Announces Squad for Azteca Opener vs South Africa

6/2/2026

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Aguirre Sets Squad

Mexico opens 2026 World Cup at Azteca on June 11 against South Africa, coached by Javier Aguirre.
Javier Aguirre named a squad on May 12, to be trimmed to 26 by June 1, and warned that missing May 6 camp could trigger exclusion and a Toluca-Chivas dispute.
Raúl Jiménez, Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa and 17-year-old Gilberto Mora are on the provisional list that puts Mexico in Group A with South Africa, South Korea and Czech Republic.

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Aguirre Eyes QF

Mexico’s 2022 World Cup ended in a group-stage exit, prompting a push for improvement at the 2026 home tournament.
Javier Aguirre was appointed manager in 2024 to bring stability after the Qatar disappointment.
The squad will blend veteran leaders, prime-age players and emerging talents.
A favorable group draw raises pressure for Mexico to win the group.
Quarter-final qualification for the first time since 1986 would end the recent plateau.

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Aguirre Sets Squad

Mexico opens 2026 World Cup at Azteca on June 11 against South Africa, coached by Javier Aguirre.
Javier Aguirre named a squad on May 12, to be trimmed to 26 by June 1, and warned that missing May 6 camp could trigger exclusion and a Toluca-Chivas dispute.
Raúl Jiménez, Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa and 17-year-old Gilberto Mora are on the provisional list that puts Mexico in Group A with South Africa, South Korea and Czech Republic.

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