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Mexico Caps Record Five Foreign-Born Players, Adds US Midfielders

6/10/2026

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Mexico added American-born midfielders Brian Gutierrez, 22, and Obed Vargas, 20, to its 2026 World Cup squad.
Gutierrez transferred from the Chicago Fire academy to Chivas in January for a multimillion-dollar fee.
Their selection raises Mexico's foreign-born players to a record five and highlights U.S. scouting.
Vargas signed with Atlético de Madrid in February and feels ready for Mexico's June 11 opener against South Africa.

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Mexico added American-born midfielders Brian Gutierrez, 22, and Obed Vargas, 20, to its 2026 World Cup squad.
Gutierrez transferred from the Chicago Fire academy to Chivas in January for a multimillion-dollar fee.
Their selection raises Mexico's foreign-born players to a record five and highlights U.S. scouting.
Vargas signed with Atlético de Madrid in February and feels ready for Mexico's June 11 opener against South Africa.