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Mexico Caps American-Born Midfielders Gutiérrez, Vargas for 2026 World Cup

7/1/2026

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Mexico selected American-born midfielder Brian Gutiérrez and midfielder Obed Vargas for its 2026 World Cup roster.
Gutiérrez, a Chicago Fire academy product, started for Chivas after his December transfer.
Vargas, a Seattle Sounders academy graduate, joined Atlético de Madrid in February following the 2025 Club World Cup.
Both aided Mexico’s group-stage sweep, with Gutiérrez starting the first two games and Vargas subbing in for the 1-0 win over South Korea.

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Mexico selected American-born midfielder Brian Gutiérrez and midfielder Obed Vargas for its 2026 World Cup roster.
Gutiérrez, a Chicago Fire academy product, started for Chivas after his December transfer.
Vargas, a Seattle Sounders academy graduate, joined Atlético de Madrid in February following the 2025 Club World Cup.
Both aided Mexico’s group-stage sweep, with Gutiérrez starting the first two games and Vargas subbing in for the 1-0 win over South Korea.