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      <title>Two routes Mexico could take after the 2026 World Cup group stage - one much tougher than the other</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:49:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://en.as.com/soccer/two-routes-mexico-could-take-after-the-2026-world-cup-group-stage-one-much-tougher-than-the-other-f202604-n/</link>
      <dc:creator>Marcos Olvera,Andy Hall</dc:creator>
      <dcterms:alternative>Ironically, finishing first in the group is not a scenario that would suit Javier Aguirre’s team at the next World Cup. Let’s look at the possible scenarios.</dcterms:alternative>
      <description>Ironically, finishing first in the group is not a scenario that would suit Javier Aguirre’s team at the next World Cup. Let’s look at the possible scenarios.</description>
      <category>Selección mexicana</category>
      <category>Javier Aguirre</category>
      <category>Mundial 2026</category>
      <category>Fútbol</category>
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        <media:credit>Carlos Ramírez (EFE)</media:credit>
        <media:title>Two routes Mexico could take after the 2026 World Cup group stage - one much tougher than the other</media:title>
        <media:text>Ironically, finishing first in the group is not a scenario that would suit Javier Aguirre’s team at the next World Cup. Let’s look at the possible scenarios.</media:text>
        <media:description>Ironically, finishing first in the group is not a scenario that would suit Javier Aguirre’s team at the next World Cup. Let’s look at the possible scenarios.</media:description>
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      <content:encoded>&lt;img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/GXENWPMMTJL4VFZTVIX5ERVHFA.jpg?auth=3de823cd816508752db6141e6e5f1682c908c9b16ac69fb724bdcdd04b161d45" width="4000" height="2667" alt="Ironically, finishing first in the group is not a scenario that would suit Javier Aguirre’s team at the next World Cup. Let’s look at the possible scenarios."&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;p&gt;The final FIFA break is behind us, and the next time club soccer pauses will be for the &lt;b&gt;2026 World Cup in North America&lt;/b&gt;. For Javier Aguirre and &lt;b&gt;Mexico&lt;/b&gt;, that’s actually the best‑case scenario.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/two-routes-mexico-could-take-after-the-2026-world-cup-group-stage-one-much-tougher-than-the-other-f202604-n/" target="_blank"&gt;Seguir leyendo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/IRS4MXHWRNCJRAILQ7ZQG4I7VA.jpg?auth=d9fc380325d17e8a3242991c3b30863e6f4fd8fee6a260fe5b6e301f6c462d8e" width="4000" height="2806" alt="Selección Mexicana en el Estadio Ciudad de México."&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Group B&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Canada&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bosnia &amp;amp; Herzegovina&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Switzerland&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Qatar&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
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      <title>Daniel Villaseca, the Chivas gem who could face Mexico at the World Cup</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:29:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://en.as.com/soccer/daniel-villaseca-the-chivas-gem-who-could-face-mexico-at-the-world-cup-f202604-n/</link>
      <dc:creator>Marcos Olvera</dc:creator>
      <dcterms:alternative>Within the Tapatío squad, a young Mexican player with triple nationality could end up playing at the World Cup and face Mexico in the group stage.</dcterms:alternative>
      <description>Within the Tapatío squad, a young Mexican player with triple nationality could end up playing at the World Cup and face Mexico in the group stage.</description>
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      <category>Javier Aguirre</category>
      <category>Liga BBVA Bancomer</category>
      <category>Chivas Guadalajara</category>
      <category>Mundial 2026</category>
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        <media:credit>Adrian Macias (Adrian Macias)</media:credit>
        <media:title>Daniel Villaseca, the Chivas gem who could face Mexico at the World Cup</media:title>
        <media:text>Within the Tapatío squad, a young Mexican player with triple nationality could end up playing at the World Cup and face Mexico in the group stage.</media:text>
        <media:description>Within the Tapatío squad, a young Mexican player with triple nationality could end up playing at the World Cup and face Mexico in the group stage.</media:description>
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      <content:encoded>&lt;img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/V36HGMLQHNGUPNJBFZIP3NQLXU.jpg?auth=2928373166bdd2b9450a53a29d088ddd51b3be5fed2996392ad4aa3164f08a04" width="4000" height="2667" alt="Within the Tapatío squad, a young Mexican player with triple nationality could end up playing at the World Cup and face Mexico in the group stage."&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;p&gt;The race for &lt;b&gt;Mexico’s 2026 World Cup roster&lt;/b&gt; is tightening fast, and the number of open spots keeps shrinking. That means several players are likely to miss out on the tournament—and one of the names almost certainly staying off Javier “El Vasco” Aguirre’s list is &lt;b&gt;Daniel Villaseca&lt;/b&gt;, the young Mexican midfielder currently playing for &lt;b&gt;Tapatío&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/daniel-villaseca-the-chivas-gem-who-could-face-mexico-at-the-world-cup-f202604-n/" target="_blank"&gt;Seguir leyendo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/OFEVWR2WUFHGFLX47PKG3D22HM.jpg?auth=14b3818d37fb28b71f719f5987f85ff4c3f549db762b14d0ea34bda94de63729" width="4000" height="2667" alt="   Daniel Villaseca of Tapatio with the Champion trophy during the Final second leg match between Tapatio  and Celaya as part of the Liga BBVA Expansion MX, Torneo Apertura 2024 at Akron Stadium on November 23, 2024 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico."&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mexican through his father&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Czech through his mother&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;And South African by birth—he was born in Gauteng&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/T5VH7VBNENA47BTH7XRNMH42AQ.jpg?auth=d1d79ef15bc3818c6364eb549cc941a3a63125027c23220e3a7d99d5ae3adbb0" width="4000" height="2667" alt=" Daniel Villaseca of Tapatio during the Semifinal second leg match between Tapatio and Leones Negros de UdeG as part of the Liga BBVA Expansion MX, Torneo Apertura 2024 at Akron Stadium on November 17, 2024 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico."&gt;&lt;/img&gt;</content:encoded>
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      <title>Julián Quiñones on his relationship with Javier Aguirre: “People have strange ideas”</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:38:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://en.as.com/soccer/julian-quinones-on-his-relationship-with-javier-aguirre-people-have-strange-ideas-f202603-n/</link>
      <dc:creator>Sergio Mancilla</dc:creator>
      <dcterms:alternative>The striker denied having a bad relationship with 'Vasco' and even acknowledged that the coach supports him in gaining confidence.</dcterms:alternative>
      <description>The striker denied having a bad relationship with 'Vasco' and even acknowledged that the coach supports him in gaining confidence.</description>
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      <category>Julián Quiñones</category>
      <category>Javier Aguirre</category>
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        <media:title>Julián Quiñones on his relationship with Javier Aguirre: “People have strange ideas”</media:title>
        <media:text>The striker denied having a bad relationship with ‘Vasco’ and even acknowledged that the coach supports him in gaining confidence.</media:text>
        <media:description>The striker denied having a bad relationship with ‘Vasco’ and even acknowledged that the coach supports him in gaining confidence.</media:description>
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      <content:encoded>&lt;img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/POEYMM54PNHDJCLKUHWHG3MH4A.jpg?auth=8dc1841688c4e169c1427bd8dbea010843e19db0732a47c34916da5f127c0ed1" width="4000" height="2665" alt="The striker denied having a bad relationship with ‘Vasco’ and even acknowledged that the coach supports him in gaining confidence."&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;p&gt;Despite his strong form in Saudi Arabia, &lt;b&gt;Julián Quiñones’ place with the Mexican national team has always felt uncertain.&lt;/b&gt; &lt;b&gt;Rumors of a supposed rift with head coach Javier “El Vasco” Aguirre&lt;/b&gt; have been circulating for weeks — but according to &lt;b&gt;Quiñones &lt;/b&gt;himself, none of it is true.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/julian-quinones-on-his-relationship-with-javier-aguirre-people-have-strange-ideas-f202603-n/" target="_blank"&gt;Seguir leyendo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
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      <title>Mexico vs Belgium: A game that could change the World Cup narrative</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:28:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/mexico-vs-belgium-a-game-that-could-change-the-world-cup-narrative-f202603-n/</link>
      <dc:creator>Carlos Zúñiga,AS USA</dc:creator>
      <dcterms:alternative>In Mexico’s last major test before the 2026 World Cup, Javier Aguirre’s men are tasked with re-establishing their connection with the fans.</dcterms:alternative>
      <description>In Mexico’s last major test before the 2026 World Cup, Javier Aguirre’s men are tasked with re-establishing their connection with the fans.</description>
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        <media:credit>ERIC ALONSO (MEXSPORT)</media:credit>
        <media:title>Mexico vs Belgium: A game that could change the World Cup narrative</media:title>
        <media:text>In Mexico’s last major test before the 2026 World Cup, Javier Aguirre’s men are tasked with re-establishing their connection with the fans.


10/11/2017/MEXSPORT/Eric Alonso.</media:text>
        <media:description>In Mexico’s last major test before the 2026 World Cup, Javier Aguirre’s men are tasked with re-establishing their connection with the fans.


10/11/2017/MEXSPORT/Eric Alonso.</media:description>
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      <atom:link href="https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/when-is-colombias-next-game-date-time-and-rival-for-2026-world-cup-warm-up-f202603-n/" title="When is Colombia’s next game? Date, time and rival for 2026 World Cup warm-up" rel="related">
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      <atom:link href="https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/mexico-show-usmnt-how-its-done-against-european-opponents-ahead-of-world-cup-2026-f202603-n/" title="Mexico show USMNT how it’s done against European opponents ahead of World Cup 2026" rel="related">
        <media:thumbnail url="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/CDEXC47UKFCHXJBX7NCCBDK4LA.jpg?auth=104baf1b2f21c19a0110fb8a503ad1673b1460f34defc48318e34590dc34746e" height="2667" width="4000"/>
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      <content:encoded>&lt;img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/QTOT4Q2U5FCEPKTL3YJEJ6GTKQ.jpg?auth=50ce99ee95c9d06e938801b6ea5060dd990fc7c3c7373b215390c78fb7b060ed" width="3500" height="2333" alt="In Mexico’s last major test before the 2026 World Cup, Javier Aguirre’s men are tasked with re-establishing their connection with the fans.


10/11/2017/MEXSPORT/Eric Alonso."&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;p&gt;After a performance that drew boos in their return to home soil, the &lt;a href="https://en.as.com/resultados/ficha/equipo/mexico/1824/" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/resultados/ficha/equipo/mexico/1824/"&gt;Mexican national team&lt;/a&gt; &lt;b&gt;now turns the page and looks ahead to its next challenge&lt;/b&gt; - one that brings them back to the land of the Stars and Stripes. A powerful Belgian side awaits El Tri in Chicago, fresh off a dominant win over the United States, a reminder of just how complex Tuesday’s matchup is shaping up to be for Javier Aguirre and company.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/mexico-vs-belgium-a-game-that-could-change-the-world-cup-narrative-f202603-n/" target="_blank"&gt;Seguir leyendo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/CDEXC47UKFCHXJBX7NCCBDK4LA.jpg?auth=104baf1b2f21c19a0110fb8a503ad1673b1460f34defc48318e34590dc34746e" width="4000" height="2667" alt="Mexico were booed by their home fans on Saturday, as El Tri drew 0-0 with Portugal."&gt;&lt;/img&gt;</content:encoded>
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      <title>Mexico’s major World Cup problem</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 11:03:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/mexicos-major-world-cup-problem-f202603-n/</link>
      <dc:creator>Marcos Olvera,AS USA</dc:creator>
      <dcterms:alternative>After watching his team play out a scoreless friendly draw with Portugal this weekend, Mexico boss Javier Aguirre bemoaned El Tri’s luck.</dcterms:alternative>
      <description>After watching his team play out a scoreless friendly draw with Portugal this weekend, Mexico boss Javier Aguirre bemoaned El Tri’s luck.</description>
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      <category>Selección Fútbol México</category>
      <category>Javier Aguirre</category>
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      <category>Álvaro Fidalgo</category>
      <category>Selección Fútbol Portugal</category>
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        <media:credit>Eloisa Sanchez (REUTERS)</media:credit>
        <media:title>Mexico’s major World Cup problem</media:title>
        <media:text>After watching his team play out a scoreless friendly draw with Portugal this weekend, Mexico boss Javier Aguirre bemoaned El Tri’s luck.</media:text>
        <media:description>After watching his team play out a scoreless friendly draw with Portugal this weekend, Mexico boss Javier Aguirre bemoaned El Tri’s luck.</media:description>
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      <atom:link href="https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/real-madrid-product-makes-mexico-debut-heres-how-fidalgo-fared-f202603-n/" title="Real Madrid product makes Mexico debut: Here’s how Fidalgo fared" rel="related">
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      <atom:link href="https://en.as.com/soccer/what-is-the-usmnts-worst-ever-defeat-f202603-n/" title="What is the USMNT’s worst ever defeat?" rel="related">
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      <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;This Saturday, in the reopening of the Estadio Azteca, Mexico played to a &lt;a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/mexico-vs-portugal-live-online-stats-scores-and-updates-international-friendly-f202603-n/" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/mexico-vs-portugal-live-online-stats-scores-and-updates-international-friendly-f202603-n/"&gt;scoreless draw against Portugal&lt;/a&gt; - a match for which &lt;b&gt;head coach Javier Aguirre was forced to rebuild his roster&lt;/b&gt; due to a long list of injured players.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/mexicos-major-world-cup-problem-f202603-n/" target="_blank"&gt;Seguir leyendo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
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      <title>Mexico vs Portugal: How to watch today’s friendly match played at Estadio Azteca</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/mexico-vs-portugal-how-to-watch-todays-friendly-match-played-at-estadio-azteca-f202603-n/</link>
      <dc:creator>William Allen</dc:creator>
      <dcterms:alternative>As the teams prepare for the 2026 World Cup, the Mexicans host the Portuguese in Mexico City friendly tonight.</dcterms:alternative>
      <description>As the teams prepare for the 2026 World Cup, the Mexicans host the Portuguese in Mexico City friendly tonight.</description>
      <category>Fútbol</category>
      <category>Mundial fútbol</category>
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      <category>FIFA</category>
      <category>Cristiano Ronaldo</category>
      <category>Amistosos fútbol</category>
      <category>Estadio Azteca</category>
      <category>Selección Fútbol México</category>
      <category>Javier Aguirre</category>
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        <media:credit>ALFREDO ESTRELLA (AFP)</media:credit>
        <media:title>Mexico vs Portugal: How to watch today’s friendly match played at Estadio Azteca</media:title>
        <media:text>As the teams prepare for the 2026 World Cup, the Mexicans host the Portuguese in Mexico City friendly tonight.</media:text>
        <media:description>As the teams prepare for the 2026 World Cup, the Mexicans host the Portuguese in Mexico City friendly tonight.</media:description>
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      <atom:link href="https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/why-isnt-cristiano-ronaldo-playing-for-portugal-against-mexico-today-f202603-n/" title="Why isn’t Cristiano Ronaldo playing for Portugal against Mexico today?" rel="related">
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      <atom:link href="https://en.as.com/soccer/who-is-mexicos-most-valuable-soccer-star-f202603-n/" title="Who is Mexico’s most valuable soccer star?" rel="related">
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      <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;World Cup co-hosts &lt;b&gt;Mexico welcome Portugal to the Estadio Azteca&lt;/b&gt; for a tournament tune-up tonight, in a game that marks the reopening of El Tri’s iconic home stadium.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/mexico-vs-portugal-how-to-watch-todays-friendly-match-played-at-estadio-azteca-f202603-n/" target="_blank"&gt;Seguir leyendo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
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      <title>Javier Aguirre’s possible starting XI begins to take shape ahead of the World Cup</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 15:14:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://en.as.com/soccer/javier-aguirres-possible-starting-xi-begins-to-take-shape-ahead-of-the-world-cup-f202603-n/</link>
      <dc:creator>Fernando Salazar</dc:creator>
      <dcterms:alternative>‘Vasco’ Aguirre is expected to make some surprises, but in general will retain the vast majority of players from previous call-ups.</dcterms:alternative>
      <description>‘Vasco’ Aguirre is expected to make some surprises, but in general will retain the vast majority of players from previous call-ups.</description>
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      <category>Javier Aguirre</category>
      <category>Mundial 2026</category>
      <category>Amistosos fútbol</category>
      <category>Fútbol</category>
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        <media:credit>David Leah (David Leah)</media:credit>
        <media:title>Javier Aguirre’s possible starting XI begins to take shape ahead of the World Cup</media:title>
        <media:text>‘Vasco’ Aguirre is expected to make some surprises, but in general will retain the vast majority of players from previous call-ups.</media:text>
        <media:description>‘Vasco’ Aguirre is expected to make some surprises, but in general will retain the vast majority of players from previous call-ups.</media:description>
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      <content:encoded>&lt;img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/XBGLFZCETNBDVLRWPW7ISLDOWU.jpg?auth=a0c7a51ec49396ae99f0f9fe6ad0e1d3076d71a6971aff9ecbb9d598b9288ea1" width="4000" height="2667" alt="‘Vasco’ Aguirre is expected to make some surprises, but in general will retain the vast majority of players from previous call-ups."&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;p&gt;With just over a couple of months left before the &lt;b&gt;World Cup&lt;/b&gt; kicks off across &lt;b&gt;Mexico&lt;/b&gt;, the &lt;b&gt;United States&lt;/b&gt;, and &lt;b&gt;Canada&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;Javier Aguirre&lt;/b&gt; still hasn’t locked in his starting lineup for the &lt;b&gt;June 11 opener against South Africa&lt;/b&gt;. But &lt;b&gt;Mexico’s friendly against Portugal&lt;/b&gt; may offer the clearest glimpse yet of what “El Vasco” has in mind.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/javier-aguirres-possible-starting-xi-begins-to-take-shape-ahead-of-the-world-cup-f202603-n/" target="_blank"&gt;Seguir leyendo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
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      <title>Who is Mexico’s most valuable soccer star?</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:44:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://en.as.com/soccer/who-is-mexicos-most-valuable-soccer-star-f202603-n/</link>
      <dc:creator>Gabriel Ramírez,AS USA</dc:creator>
      <dcterms:alternative>As the Mexicans prepare for World Cup tune-ups against Portugal and Belgium, we rank the transfer values of El Tri’s players.</dcterms:alternative>
      <description>As the Mexicans prepare for World Cup tune-ups against Portugal and Belgium, we rank the transfer values of El Tri’s players.</description>
      <category>Fútbol</category>
      <category>Selección Fútbol México</category>
      <category>Javier Aguirre</category>
      <category>Dinero</category>
      <category>Amistosos fútbol</category>
      <category>Mundial fútbol</category>
      <category>Mundial 2026</category>
      <category>Selección Fútbol Portugal</category>
      <category>Selección Fútbol Bélgica</category>
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        <media:credit>Eduardo Serratos (Eduardo Serratos)</media:credit>
        <media:title>Who is Mexico’s most valuable soccer star?</media:title>
        <media:text>As the Mexicans prepare for World Cup tune-ups against Portugal and Belgium, we rank the transfer values of El Tri’s players.</media:text>
        <media:description>As the Mexicans prepare for World Cup tune-ups against Portugal and Belgium, we rank the transfer values of El Tri’s players.</media:description>
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      <atom:link href="https://en.as.com/soccer/raphinha-injury-update-how-long-barcelona-star-could-be-out-after-hamstring-setback-confirmed-f202603-n/" title="Raphinha injury update: How long Barcelona star will be out after hamstring setback confirmed" rel="related">
        <media:thumbnail url="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/2JV3WVEFKFO7LAWT2G4JBOD3N4.jpg?auth=659bab178d6fdc865e559988aa617fc8ac8c508ca0975c92dde86fe755c07b4b" height="1964" width="2866"/>
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      <atom:link href="https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/pulisic-opens-up-on-world-cup-pressure-f202603-n/" title="Pulisic opens up on World Cup pressure" rel="related">
        <media:thumbnail url="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/F5GQ7RSKQJJPPCH62TBQX64XLQ.jpg?auth=9fd74034279cc9df9c4ba609351431412ab83c0d59f9b7d717aa7738b1f027b9" height="3271" width="4907"/>
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      <content:encoded>&lt;img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/W2X7NPTQ6NGNLCEWFEOHF3JTDE.jpg?auth=04a96c70fd00b6cc24abe0be325e12047baaac5f6943fa0052cb45281275990d" width="4000" height="2667" alt="As the Mexicans prepare for World Cup tune-ups against Portugal and Belgium, we rank the transfer values of El Tri’s players."&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;p&gt;In the world of soccer, the monetary value of players plays a major role in the sport’s dynamics - not only when it comes to transfers and business, but also as a reflection of their on‑field performance and long‑term potential. &lt;b&gt;Armando González’s performances for Chivas Guadalajara have propelled him to the top of the list &lt;/b&gt;as the most valuable athlete in Mexico boss Javier Aguirre’s latest call‑up.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/who-is-mexicos-most-valuable-soccer-star-f202603-n/" target="_blank"&gt;Seguir leyendo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
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      <title>When will Gilberto Mora return from injury? Mexico starlet teases Tijuana comeback</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:30:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://en.as.com/soccer/when-will-gilberto-mora-return-from-injury-mexico-starlet-teases-tijuana-comeback-f202603-n/</link>
      <dc:creator>Gabriel Ramírez,AS USA</dc:creator>
      <dcterms:alternative>Gilberto Mora has shared a photo of himself on the training field, as he moves closer to a return from a groin injury.</dcterms:alternative>
      <description>Gilberto Mora has shared a photo of himself on the training field, as he moves closer to a return from a groin injury.</description>
      <category>Lesiones</category>
      <category>Lesiones deportivas</category>
      <category>Liga BBVA Bancomer</category>
      <category>Liga México Clausura</category>
      <category>Selección Fútbol México</category>
      <category>Javier Aguirre</category>
      <category>Mundial fútbol</category>
      <category>FIFA</category>
      <category>Amistosos fútbol</category>
      <category>Instagram</category>
      <category>Redes sociales</category>
      <category>Club Tijuana</category>
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        <media:credit>Jose Luis Melgarejo (Jose Luis Melgarejo)</media:credit>
        <media:title>When will Gilberto Mora return from injury? Mexico starlet teases Tijuana comeback</media:title>
        <media:text>Mora has shared a photo of himself on the training field, as he moves closer to a return from a groin injury.</media:text>
        <media:description>Mora has shared a photo of himself on the training field, as he moves closer to a return from a groin injury.</media:description>
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      <atom:link href="https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/why-alex-zendejas-is-in-limbo-for-the-2026-world-cup-f202603-n/" title="Why Alex Zendejas is in limbo for the 2026 World Cup" rel="related">
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      <atom:link href="https://en.as.com/soccer/from-teammates-to-arch-rivals-lionel-messi-awaits-a-familiar-face-in-mls-f202603-n/" title="From teammates to arch-rivals: Lionel Messi awaits a familiar face in MLS" rel="related">
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      <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;The return of Mexico’s most promising young star could be just around the corner. On Monday, Gilberto Mora took to social media to share an image &lt;b&gt;showing him back on the field doing light training&lt;/b&gt;. “Another step closer,” wrote the Tijuana winger, hinting at how near he is to making his comeback. Mora is said to be fully locked in on his rehab, aiming to be ready in time for the World Cup.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/when-will-gilberto-mora-return-from-injury-mexico-starlet-teases-tijuana-comeback-f202603-n/" target="_blank"&gt;Seguir leyendo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/A5PLJXNTGNFG7DVHBHI74W4ENU.png?auth=84b589983385fc3d164661311c3c1a82b482cd00b2b023daaaa621a36c7a0539" width="1280" height="1181" alt="When will Gilberto Mora return? Mexico starlet teases Tijuana comeback"&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/NPAJVH2MSJE3TA6WM4YTP5BR3Y.jpg?auth=133a3112739872f9ae2ee407d6d9f64b687a224265f3d1606a865bd10336d397" width="4000" height="2667" alt="Tijuana boss Sebastián Abreu is confident Gilberto Mora will be back in time to play in his first World Cup."&gt;&lt;/img&gt;</content:encoded>
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      <title>Santiago Giménez won’t be returning to the Mexican national team</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:54:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://en.as.com/soccer/santiago-gimenez-wont-be-returning-to-the-mexican-national-team-f202603-n/</link>
      <dc:creator>Gabriel Ramírez,William Allen</dc:creator>
      <dcterms:alternative>Giménez’s club, AC Milan, has reportedly asked the Mexican Soccer Federation not to call the striker up for El Tri’s friendlies this month.</dcterms:alternative>
      <description>Giménez’s club, AC Milan, has reportedly asked the Mexican Soccer Federation not to call the striker up for El Tri’s friendlies this month.</description>
      <category>Santiago Giménez</category>
      <category>Fútbol</category>
      <category>AC Milan</category>
      <category>Lesiones deportivas</category>
      <category>Lesiones</category>
      <category>Selección Fútbol México</category>
      <category>Javier Aguirre</category>
      <category>Deportes</category>
      <category>Serie A</category>
      <category>Mundial fútbol</category>
      <category>FIFA</category>
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        <media:credit>CARLO HERMANN (AFP)</media:credit>
        <media:title>Santiago Giménez won’t be returning to the Mexican national team</media:title>
        <media:text>Giménez’s club, AC Milan, has reportedly asked the Mexican Soccer Federation not to call the striker up for El Tri’s friendlies this month.</media:text>
        <media:description>Giménez’s club, AC Milan, has reportedly asked the Mexican Soccer Federation not to call the striker up for El Tri’s friendlies this month.</media:description>
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      <atom:link href="https://en.as.com/soccer/afcon-controversy-grows-as-senegal-take-biggest-scandal-in-soccer-history-to-court-f202603-n/" title="AFCON controversy grows as Senegal take “biggest scandal in soccer history” to court" rel="related">
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      <atom:link href="https://en.as.com/soccer/watch-david-martinez-game-winner-to-put-lafc-past-alajuelense-in-concacaf-round-of-16-f202603-n/" title="Watch: David Martinez game winner to put LAFC past Alajuelense in CONCACAF round of 16 " rel="related">
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      <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Striker Santiago Giménez is not expected to make his Mexico comeback in El Tri’s upcoming friendlies against face Portugal and Belgium. According to reporting from Gibrán Araige, AC Milan has requested that Giménez’s return to the international fold be &lt;b&gt;pushed back&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/santiago-gimenez-wont-be-returning-to-the-mexican-national-team-f202603-n/" target="_blank"&gt;Seguir leyendo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
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      <title>Julián Quiñones keen to prove to Vasco Aguirre that he deserves a place at the World Cup</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:24:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://en.as.com/soccer/julian-quinones-keen-to-prove-to-vasco-aguirre-that-he-deserves-a-place-at-the-world-cup-f202603-n/</link>
      <dc:creator>Marcos Olvera</dc:creator>
      <dcterms:alternative>Quiñones, who has not been considered in the most recent call-ups by Javier Aguirre, assured that he ‘gives his all in every match to go to the World Cup’.</dcterms:alternative>
      <description>Quiñones, who has not been considered in the most recent call-ups by Javier Aguirre, assured that he ‘gives his all in every match to go to the World Cup’.</description>
      <category>Julián Quiñones</category>
      <category>Selección mexicana</category>
      <category>Mundial 2026</category>
      <category>Fútbol</category>
      <category>Javier Aguirre</category>
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        <media:credit>Yasser Bakhsh (Getty Images)</media:credit>
        <media:title>Julián Quiñones keen to prove to Vasco Aguirre that he deserves a place at the World Cup</media:title>
        <media:text>Quiñones, who has not been considered in the most recent call-ups by Javier Aguirre, assured that he ‘gives his all in every match to go to the World Cup’.</media:text>
        <media:description>Quiñones, who has not been considered in the most recent call-ups by Javier Aguirre, assured that he ‘gives his all in every match to go to the World Cup’.</media:description>
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      <content:encoded>&lt;img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/DZRAPMPB3RE4ZF7RHOZEGBDGLQ.jpg?auth=955258be87b88e29c535a0e3b18a59e091e434c21b73d46271ff24ce4137e7c3" width="3728" height="2485" alt="Quiñones, who has not been considered in the most recent call-ups by Javier Aguirre, assured that he ‘gives his all in every match to go to the World Cup’."&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;p&gt;As the clock ticks down toward the final announcement of the players &lt;b&gt;who will represent Mexico at this summer’s World Cup&lt;/b&gt;, the roster seems to be getting thinner by the day — injuries and inconsistent performances are taking their toll.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/julian-quinones-keen-to-prove-to-vasco-aguirre-that-he-deserves-a-place-at-the-world-cup-f202603-n/" target="_blank"&gt;Seguir leyendo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/5KOJJ4WD2ZFCRDJVWPQTAOP4VY.jpg?auth=961f739253b93f382296dd36a97a6b3b6b6840837d9a5605e38788c17716e009" width="4000" height="2667" alt="Javier Aguirre (izq) le da la mano a Julián Quiñones (der) durante un partido de la Selección Mexicana en contra de Ecuador."&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/6XMZPPFEHRGZFCN73K3QZDSIKQ.png?auth=505bda568bc25cba768a8c96a00399d30c0accaacf9ff911fd3b4ecc00096b61" width="3828" height="2150" alt="Julián Quiñones marcó doblete y firmó esta pintura de gol en la Copa Arabia Saudita."&gt;&lt;/img&gt;</content:encoded>
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      <title>Who could replace Marcel Ruiz in Mexico’s World Cup squad?</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:31:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://en.as.com/soccer/who-could-replace-marcel-ruiz-in-mexicos-world-cup-squad-f202603-n/</link>
      <dc:creator>Marcos Olvera,AS USA</dc:creator>
      <dcterms:alternative>One of the Mexicans’ key midfielders, Toluca’s Marcel Ruiz is set to miss the 2026 World Cup after tearing knee ligaments.</dcterms:alternative>
      <description>One of the Mexicans’ key midfielders, Toluca’s Marcel Ruiz is set to miss the 2026 World Cup after tearing knee ligaments.</description>
      <category>Fútbol</category>
      <category>Deportes</category>
      <category>Mundial fútbol</category>
      <category>FIFA</category>
      <category>Javier Aguirre</category>
      <category>Lesiones</category>
      <category>Lesiones deportivas</category>
      <category>Deportivo Toluca</category>
      <category>Selección Fútbol México</category>
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        <media:credit>Jose Luis Melgarejo (Jose Luis Melgarejo)</media:credit>
        <media:title>Who could replace Marcel Ruiz in Mexico’s World Cup squad?</media:title>
        <media:text>One of the Mexicans’ key midfielders, Toluca’s Marcel Ruiz is set to miss the 2026 World Cup after tearing knee ligaments.</media:text>
        <media:description>One of the Mexicans’ key midfielders, Toluca’s Marcel Ruiz is set to miss the 2026 World Cup after tearing knee ligaments.</media:description>
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      <atom:link href="https://en.as.com/soccer/liga-mxs-top-scorers-face-off-in-heavyweight-clausura-clash-today-f202603-n/" title="Liga MX’s top scorers face off in heavyweight Clausura clash today" rel="related">
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      <atom:link href="https://en.as.com/soccer/mexicos-injury-list-is-growing-toluca-star-to-miss-2026-world-cup-f202603-n/" title="Mexico’s injury list is growing: Toluca star to miss 2026 World Cup" rel="related">
        <media:thumbnail url="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/BBN66WQTIVB6NK7AKSO7OAGJZY.jpg?auth=29bab11e660857b3475849f958569bef11e8c89e1f7d32c7165c3e6de523f09d" height="2666" width="4000"/>
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      <content:encoded>&lt;img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/XU5COZXWKZBP3ESXPXHALJ5JJY.jpg?auth=1174cc09f14c4bb53d879100c8d2e722b31e420f2b3dbe3356dd8d8ded83bb2c" width="4000" height="2662" alt="One of the Mexicans’ key midfielders, Toluca’s Marcel Ruiz is set to miss the 2026 World Cup after tearing knee ligaments."&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;p&gt;A under three months to go before the 2026 World Cup kicks off, J&lt;b&gt;avier Aguirre’s Mexican national team is dealing with a mounting list of injuries&lt;/b&gt;, after two key players were this week ruled out of the tournament.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/who-could-replace-marcel-ruiz-in-mexicos-world-cup-squad-f202603-n/" target="_blank"&gt;Seguir leyendo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/CSKAEMXRKVHPHF2O5BNSUQYTOA.jpg?auth=5693a2283079b84a7c8da10491e9f0cc40aed2a35cf32b2b01243e5ebb5f082a" width="4000" height="2667" alt="Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre (right) is dealing with a raft of major injuries."&gt;&lt;/img&gt;</content:encoded>
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      <title>Guillermo Ochoa poised for sixth World Cup with Mexico</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:42:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/guillermo-ochoa-poised-for-sixth-world-cup-with-mexico-f202603-n/</link>
      <dc:creator>Paul Reidy</dc:creator>
      <dcterms:alternative>The 40-year-old is the main goalkeeper for Cypriot top flight side AEL Limassol and could be destined for the 2026 World Cup.</dcterms:alternative>
      <description>The 40-year-old is the main goalkeeper for Cypriot top flight side AEL Limassol and could be destined for the 2026 World Cup.</description>
      <category>Selección mexicana</category>
      <category>Javier Aguirre</category>
      <category>Mundial 2026</category>
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        <media:credit>OSVALDO AGUILAR (MEXSPORT)</media:credit>
        <media:title>Guillermo Ochoa poised for sixth World Cup with Mexico</media:title>
        <media:text>The 40-year-old is the main goalkeeper for Cypriot top flight side AEL Limassol and could be destined for the 2026 World Cup.</media:text>
        <media:description>The 40-year-old is the main goalkeeper for Cypriot top flight side AEL Limassol and could be destined for the 2026 World Cup.</media:description>
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      <content:encoded>&lt;img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/SOLEXC6I2FEVHEONENBWBKX4KA.jpg?auth=c1a2de3563657a6a0f70344ee86852a5892ec0d7a6334431c97b64c84347af73" width="3500" height="2333" alt="The 40-year-old is the main goalkeeper for Cypriot top flight side AEL Limassol and could be destined for the 2026 World Cup."&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Javier Aguirre &lt;/b&gt;and his Mexico side suffered a major set back last week as his number one goalkeeper for the national side, &lt;b&gt;Luis Ángel Malagón&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/malagon-breaks-his-silence-after-devastating-injury-leaves-him-out-of-mexicos-world-cup-squad-f202603-n/?outputType=amp" target="_self" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/malagon-breaks-his-silence-after-devastating-injury-leaves-him-out-of-mexicos-world-cup-squad-f202603-n/?outputType=amp"&gt;suffered a &lt;b&gt;ruptured Achilles tendon&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; while playing for &lt;b&gt;Club América&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/world-cup/guillermo-ochoa-poised-for-sixth-world-cup-with-mexico-f202603-n/" target="_blank"&gt;Seguir leyendo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
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      <title>Great World Cup news for Mexico: The hero of the Apertura 2025 is back</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:53:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://en.as.com/soccer/great-world-cup-news-for-mexico-the-hero-of-the-apertura-2025-is-back-f202603-n/</link>
      <dc:creator>Carlos Zúñiga,AS USA</dc:creator>
      <dcterms:alternative>Toluca and Mexico star Alexis Vega has made his return to action with Los Diablos Rojos, in a welcome boost for club and country.</dcterms:alternative>
      <description>Toluca and Mexico star Alexis Vega has made his return to action with Los Diablos Rojos, in a welcome boost for club and country.</description>
      <category>Alexis Vega</category>
      <category>Liga BBVA Bancomer</category>
      <category>Liga México Clausura</category>
      <category>Liga México Apertura</category>
      <category>Deportivo Toluca</category>
      <category>Lesiones deportivas</category>
      <category>Lesiones</category>
      <category>FIFA</category>
      <category>Mundial fútbol</category>
      <category>Selección Fútbol México</category>
      <category>Javier Aguirre</category>
      <category>FC Juárez</category>
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        <media:credit>Jose Luis Melgarejo (Jose Luis Melgarejo)</media:credit>
        <media:title>Great World Cup news for Mexico: The hero of the Apertura 2025 is back</media:title>
        <media:text>Toluca and Mexico star Alexis Vega has made his return to action with Los Diablos Rojos, in a welcome boost for club and country.</media:text>
        <media:description>Toluca and Mexico star Alexis Vega has made his return to action with Los Diablos Rojos, in a welcome boost for club and country.</media:description>
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        <media:thumbnail url="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/EQPWJJYPCSHYSKC2M636VC357M.jpg?auth=6146b353fd912610af76a1a134d90ab30900ec9c44287ff61e89ebd78c9e7417" height="3744" width="5616"/>
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      <content:encoded>&lt;img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/YMHPDAJ6GNGBHBEGOG6KC44TLU.jpg?auth=832890ea7b915ad8b45a8381e6b9cce1441d90c058e7d8bb4268d6c58c55d58a" width="4000" height="2667" alt="Toluca and Mexico star Alexis Vega has made his return to action with Los Diablos Rojos, in a welcome boost for club and country."&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;p&gt;Toluca had to wait until Matchday 10 of the Clausura 2026, but &lt;b&gt;Sunday finally saw the return of Alexis Vega&lt;/b&gt; - one of the most recognizable faces not only for Los Diablos Rojos, but for Mexican soccer as a whole. A crucial moment for him to make his comeback, with the &lt;a href="https://en.as.com/news/liga-mexicana/" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/news/liga-mexicana/"&gt;Liga MX&lt;/a&gt; regular‑season run-in ahead and a potential role with El Tri as the 2026 World Cup approaches.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/great-world-cup-news-for-mexico-the-hero-of-the-apertura-2025-is-back-f202603-n/" target="_blank"&gt;Seguir leyendo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
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      <title>Tala blunder and Malagón benching boosts Ochoa’s chances of Mexico recall ahead of the World Cup</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 11:13:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://en.as.com/soccer/tala-blunder-and-malagon-benching-boosts-ochoas-chances-of-mexico-recall-ahead-of-the-world-cup-f202603-n/</link>
      <dc:creator>Alejandro Reza</dc:creator>
      <dcterms:alternative>Malagón remained on the bench during the América vs. Querétaro match, while Tala made a crucial mistake in the Clásico Tapatío between Chivas and Atlas.</dcterms:alternative>
      <description>Malagón remained on the bench during the América vs. Querétaro match, while Tala made a crucial mistake in the Clásico Tapatío between Chivas and Atlas.</description>
      <category>Selección mexicana</category>
      <category>Javier Aguirre</category>
      <category>Luis Malagón</category>
      <category>Guillermo Ochoa</category>
      <category>Mundial 2026</category>
      <category>Fútbol</category>
      <media:content url="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/DTO56TSHJJB6PEGCETAD4XK4NU.jpg?auth=6b8fc2f535577ce55d2d1439693b7fcf8a83d22e1f74d3c017138f34842bcace" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">
        <media:credit>Adrian Macias (Adrian Macias)</media:credit>
        <media:title>Tala blunder and Malagón benching boosts Ochoa’s chances of Mexico recall ahead of the World Cup</media:title>
        <media:text>Malagón remained on the bench during the América vs. Querétaro match, while Tala made a crucial mistake in the Clásico Tapatío between Chivas and Atlas.</media:text>
        <media:description>Malagón remained on the bench during the América vs. Querétaro match, while Tala made a crucial mistake in the Clásico Tapatío between Chivas and Atlas.</media:description>
      </media:content>
      <content:encoded>&lt;img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/DTO56TSHJJB6PEGCETAD4XK4NU.jpg?auth=6b8fc2f535577ce55d2d1439693b7fcf8a83d22e1f74d3c017138f34842bcace" width="4000" height="2666" alt="Malagón remained on the bench during the América vs. Querétaro match, while Tala made a crucial mistake in the Clásico Tapatío between Chivas and Atlas."&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;p&gt;The tenth matchday of the &lt;b&gt;Clausura 2026&lt;/b&gt; delivered some tough moments for several &lt;b&gt;Liga MX&lt;/b&gt; teams — and it also reignited a major debate about &lt;b&gt;who should guard the net for Mexico heading into the 2026 World Cup&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/tala-blunder-and-malagon-benching-boosts-ochoas-chances-of-mexico-recall-ahead-of-the-world-cup-f202603-n/" target="_blank"&gt;Seguir leyendo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
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      <title>Have Javier Aguirre’s Mexico finally resolved the team’s goal scoring issues?</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:17:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://en.as.com/soccer/have-javier-aguirres-mexico-finally-resolved-the-teams-goal-scoring-issues-f202602-n/</link>
      <dc:creator>Javier Cardoso,Andy Hall</dc:creator>
      <dcterms:alternative>Mexico thrashed Iceland on Wednesday in Querétaro, with a scoreline rarely seen during Javier Aguirre’s tenure as coach.</dcterms:alternative>
      <description>Mexico thrashed Iceland on Wednesday in Querétaro, with a scoreline rarely seen during Javier Aguirre’s tenure as coach.</description>
      <category>Selección mexicana</category>
      <category>Amistosos fútbol</category>
      <category>Javier Aguirre</category>
      <category>Mundial 2026</category>
      <category>Goles</category>
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        <media:credit>Adrian Macias (Adrian Macias)</media:credit>
        <media:title>Have Javier Aguirre’s Mexico finally resolved the team’s goal scoring issues?</media:title>
        <media:text>Mexico thrashed Iceland on Wednesday in Querétaro, with a scoreline rarely seen during Javier Aguirre’s tenure as coach.</media:text>
        <media:description>Mexico thrashed Iceland on Wednesday in Querétaro, with a scoreline rarely seen during Javier Aguirre’s tenure as coach.</media:description>
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      <content:encoded>&lt;img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/R6C3K5GVBFAA5IHRH3C2MIJIJA.jpg?auth=a50c077d12fe48958e4324aea6bbc3d4d0ea2f30d23bf1d891906a27151fa3c6" width="4000" height="2667" alt="Mexico thrashed Iceland on Wednesday in Querétaro, with a scoreline rarely seen during Javier Aguirre’s tenure as coach."&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Mexico &lt;/b&gt;continued their preparations for this summer’s World Cup with a comfortable &lt;a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/mexico-all-smiles-once-again-after-thumping-iceland-f202602-n/" target="_self" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/mexico-all-smiles-once-again-after-thumping-iceland-f202602-n/"&gt;&lt;b&gt;4–0 win over Iceland&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; in Querétaro on Wednesday night. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/have-javier-aguirres-mexico-finally-resolved-the-teams-goal-scoring-issues-f202602-n/" target="_blank"&gt;Seguir leyendo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/QRMXTSLHNJFUBP2KJEH6HDEBSQ.jpg?auth=666b10a8ae4a99be114d76a27b179052899de67ba100979911cae242748af904" width="4000" height="2665" alt=" "&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Mexico's results since July 2024 under Javier Aguirre&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Mexico 4-0 Iceland&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Bolivia 0-1 Mexico&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Panama 0-1 Mexico&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Mexico 1-2 Paraguay&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Mexico 0-0 Uruguay&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Mexico 1-1 Ecuador&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Mexico 0-4 Colombia&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Mexico 2-2 South Korea&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Mexico 0-0 Japan&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;USA 1-2 Mexico&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Mexico 1-0 Honduras&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Mexico 2-0 Saudi Arabia&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Mexico 0-0 Costa Rica&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Suriname 0-2 Mexico&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Mexico 3-2 Dominican Republic &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Mexico 1-0 Turkey&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Mexico 2-4 Switzerland&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Mexico 2-1 Panama&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Canada 0-2 Mexico&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Mexico 4-0 Honduras&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Honduras 2-0 Mexico&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Mexico 2-0 USA&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Canada 0-0 Mexico&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Mexico 3-0 New Zealand&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Germán Berterame&lt;/strong&gt;, recently signed by Inter Miami in MLS&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Julián Quiñones&lt;/strong&gt;, battling for the scoring title in Saudi Arabia&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Raúl Jiménez&lt;/strong&gt;, steady and productive with Fulham in the Premier League&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Santiago Giménez&lt;/strong&gt;, currently injured but an important striker for AC Milan&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;</content:encoded>
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      <title>Mexico, all smiles once again after thumping Iceland</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:29:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://en.as.com/soccer/mexico-all-smiles-once-again-after-thumping-iceland-f202602-n/</link>
      <dc:creator>Eduardo López</dc:creator>
      <dcterms:alternative>A happy pre-World Cup warm-up match in Querétaro after a couple of difficult days for the country, as Aguirre’s men fired four past their rivals.</dcterms:alternative>
      <description>A happy pre-World Cup warm-up match in Querétaro after a couple of difficult days for the country, as Aguirre’s men fired four past their rivals.</description>
      <category>Selección mexicana</category>
      <category>Amistosos fútbol</category>
      <category>Islandia</category>
      <category>Mundial 2026</category>
      <category>Javier Aguirre</category>
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        <media:credit>Isaac Ortiz (MEXSPORT)</media:credit>
        <media:title>Mexico, all smiles once again after thumping Iceland</media:title>
        <media:text>A happy pre-World Cup warm-up match in Querétaro after a couple of difficult days for the country, as Aguirre’s men fired four past their rivals.</media:text>
        <media:description>A happy pre-World Cup warm-up match in Querétaro after a couple of difficult days for the country, as Aguirre’s men fired four past their rivals.</media:description>
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      <content:encoded>&lt;img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/DUAICCMAHNBQFMUQLEL7BDGTBI.jpg?auth=8e065f14d34ccdc217d2aca5ded7f575eef2b60f057dc4b765e913bf2fcfadca" width="4000" height="2667" alt="A happy pre-World Cup warm-up match in Querétaro after a couple of difficult days for the country, as Aguirre’s men fired four past their rivals."&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Ay, ay, ay, ay—sing, don’t cry. Play, don’t cry". &lt;b&gt;Mexico’s national team &lt;/b&gt;brightened the week in Querétaro and beyond with a &lt;b&gt;tune‑up match&lt;/b&gt; that was as reassuring as it was low‑stakes. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/mexico-all-smiles-once-again-after-thumping-iceland-f202602-n/" target="_blank"&gt;Seguir leyendo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/TPVIGBABPZDEJEBL4OH5JIFRP4.jpg?auth=1559ab2d5fc20df2a3fe119e6f8bc0de8ee689e41da6fc3899c7e938eef6baa2" width="4000" height="2667" alt="Gallardo, one of the key players for the Mexican National Team vs. Iceland."&gt;&lt;/img&gt;</content:encoded>
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      <title>Mexico vs Iceland: Ideal opposition for El Tri</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:09:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://en.as.com/soccer/mexico-vs-iceland-ideal-opposition-for-el-tri-f202602-n/</link>
      <dc:creator>Gabriel Ramírez,William Allen</dc:creator>
      <dcterms:alternative>In its latest warmup for this summer’s World Cup, the Mexican national team faces a side that has proved an accommodating opponent.</dcterms:alternative>
      <description>In its latest warmup for this summer’s World Cup, the Mexican national team faces a side that has proved an accommodating opponent.</description>
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      <category>Selección Fútbol México</category>
      <category>Javier Aguirre</category>
      <category>Liga BBVA Bancomer</category>
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        <media:credit>Daniel Benavides (Daniel Benavides)</media:credit>
        <media:title>Mexico vs Iceland: Ideal opposition for El Tri</media:title>
        <media:text>In its latest warmup for this summer’s World Cup, the Mexican national team faces a side that has proved an accommodating opponent.</media:text>
        <media:description>In its latest warmup for this summer’s World Cup, the Mexican national team faces a side that has proved an accommodating opponent.</media:description>
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      <content:encoded>&lt;img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/4LG4YZPD6JGCHN5Z2ZEKBUPCIE.jpg?auth=86c5d032a9ee53f5247fd29e2c900d0b60ea96c3e1596c2f374a0d6c19db28a4" width="4000" height="2666" alt="In its latest warmup for this summer’s World Cup, the Mexican national team faces a side that has proved an accommodating opponent."&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Mexican national team is &lt;a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/will-el-tris-iceland-friendly-be-cancelled-amid-mexico-violence-f202602-n/" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/will-el-tris-iceland-friendly-be-cancelled-amid-mexico-violence-f202602-n/"&gt;back in action this midweek&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;b&gt;taking on Iceland in its latest tuneup ahead of this summer’s World Cup&lt;/b&gt;, which El Tri is due to co-host with the U.S. and Canada. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/mexico-vs-iceland-ideal-opposition-for-el-tri-f202602-n/" target="_blank"&gt;Seguir leyendo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
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      <guid isPermaLink="true">https://en.as.com/soccer/aguirre-admits-europe-moves-put-obed-vargas-and-fidalgo-on-mexicos-world-cup-radar-f202602-n/</guid>
      <title>Aguirre admits Europe moves put Obed Vargas and Fidalgo on Mexico’s World Cup radar</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 14:28:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://en.as.com/soccer/aguirre-admits-europe-moves-put-obed-vargas-and-fidalgo-on-mexicos-world-cup-radar-f202602-n/</link>
      <dc:creator>Carlos Zúñiga</dc:creator>
      <dcterms:alternative>The coach confessed that he hadn’t considered including either player in the squad before they moved to the Spanish top flight.</dcterms:alternative>
      <description>The coach confessed that he hadn’t considered including either player in the squad before they moved to the Spanish top flight.</description>
      <category>Selección mexicana</category>
      <category>Javier Aguirre</category>
      <category>Mundial 2026</category>
      <category>Fútbol</category>
      <category>Obed Vargas</category>
      <category>Álvaro Fidalgo</category>
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        <media:title>Aguirre admits Europe moves put Obed Vargas and Fidalgo on Mexico’s World Cup radar</media:title>
        <media:text>The coach confessed that he hadn’t considered including either player in the squad before they moved to the Spanish top flight.</media:text>
        <media:description>The coach confessed that he hadn’t considered including either player in the squad before they moved to the Spanish top flight.</media:description>
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      <content:encoded>&lt;img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/LP6GAYWGQJFDXBFS7PJJKQN7WQ.JPEG?auth=79b8ab56e3de1334cb8ebc73a1d7f7245059aafd4c95170b53cd2434314ff662" width="4096" height="2730" alt="The coach confessed that he hadn’t considered including either player in the squad before they moved to the Spanish top flight."&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;p&gt;The countdown to the &lt;b&gt;2026 World Cup&lt;/b&gt; keeps ticking, and &lt;b&gt;Mexico&lt;/b&gt; — as one of the tournament’s hosts — &lt;b&gt;is gearing up to make history under Javier Aguirre&lt;/b&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/aguirre-admits-europe-moves-put-obed-vargas-and-fidalgo-on-mexicos-world-cup-radar-f202602-n/" target="_blank"&gt;Seguir leyendo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
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      <title>Chivas emerge as Mexico’s Iceland saviors</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:22:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://en.as.com/soccer/chivas-emerge-as-mexicos-iceland-saviors-f202602-n/</link>
      <dc:creator>Fernando Salazar,AS USA</dc:creator>
      <dcterms:alternative>Mexico boss Javier Aguirre has called up a raft of Chivas Guadalajara players for El Tri’s upcoming friendly with Iceland.</dcterms:alternative>
      <description>Mexico boss Javier Aguirre has called up a raft of Chivas Guadalajara players for El Tri’s upcoming friendly with Iceland.</description>
      <category>Fútbol</category>
      <category>Javier Aguirre</category>
      <category>Selección Fútbol México</category>
      <category>Selección Fútbol Islandia</category>
      <category>Amistosos fútbol</category>
      <category>Televisión</category>
      <category>Internet</category>
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        <media:credit>Carlos Zepeda (Carlos Zepeda)</media:credit>
        <media:title>Chivas emerge as Mexico’s Iceland saviors</media:title>
        <media:text>Mexico boss Javier Aguirre has called up a raft of Chivas Guadalajara players for El Tri’s upcoming friendly with Iceland.</media:text>
        <media:description>Mexico boss Javier Aguirre has called up a raft of Chivas Guadalajara players for El Tri’s upcoming friendly with Iceland.</media:description>
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      <atom:link href="https://en.as.com/soccer/al-hilal-ceo-talks-to-as-wed-love-uefa-champions-league-chance-f202602-n/" title="Al Hilal CEO talks to AS: “We’d love” UEFA Champions League chance" rel="related">
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      <atom:link href="https://en.as.com/soccer/america-under-pressure-after-superclasico-defeat-f202602-n/" title="América under pressure after Superclásico defeat" rel="related">
        <media:thumbnail url="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/JZC3EIDU5JKHBHPMDTHR2BDB6U.jpg?auth=bd295ef876d4ed646d0b596e371d0ae19ed46a7e1828bbb74ddd46b1fdaccbcf" height="5166" width="8192"/>
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      <content:encoded>&lt;img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/H4H27JLUUNAYBATUFP6SSMBMCU.jpg?auth=a836de3104c3f73cf9d45fe4ca0242e5f23804fa3cc47de82067d0519c5a6b58" width="4000" height="2668" alt="Mexico boss Javier Aguirre has called up a raft of Chivas Guadalajara players for El Tri’s upcoming friendly with Iceland."&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Mexican national team is &lt;b&gt;set for its international friendly against Iceland next week&lt;/b&gt;, to be played in Querétaro. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/chivas-emerge-as-mexicos-iceland-saviors-f202602-n/" target="_blank"&gt;Seguir leyendo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
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      <title>Mexico’s unexpected striker solution ahead of the World Cup</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:11:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://en.as.com/soccer/mexicos-unexpected-striker-solution-ahead-of-the-world-cup-f202602-n/</link>
      <dc:creator>Mauricio Torres,AS USA</dc:creator>
      <dcterms:alternative>Due to the unavailability of other strikers, Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre may opt to call up a veteran Liga MX performer.</dcterms:alternative>
      <description>Due to the unavailability of other strikers, Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre may opt to call up a veteran Liga MX performer.</description>
      <category>Fútbol</category>
      <category>Pumas UNAM</category>
      <category>Javier Aguirre</category>
      <category>Selección Fútbol México</category>
      <category>Mundial fútbol</category>
      <category>FIFA</category>
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        <media:credit>ELOISA SANCHEZ (REUTERS)</media:credit>
        <media:title>Mexico’s unexpected striker solution ahead of the World Cup</media:title>
        <media:text>Due to the unavailability of other strikers, Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre may opt to call up a veteran Liga MX performer.</media:text>
        <media:description>Due to the unavailability of other strikers, Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre may opt to call up a veteran Liga MX performer.</media:description>
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      <atom:link href="https://en.as.com/soccer/how-argentina-dominates-in-mexico-f202602-n/" title="How Argentina dominates in Mexico" rel="related">
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      <atom:link href="https://en.as.com/soccer/fc-dallas-handed-mexican-test-in-leagues-cup-2026-f202602-n/" title="FC Dallas handed Mexican test in Leagues Cup 2026" rel="related">
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      <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;The Mexican national team &lt;b&gt;continues its preparations for the 2026 World Cup&lt;/b&gt;, which kicks off on June 11 with El Tri’s Group A game against South Africa at the Estadio Azteca. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/mexicos-unexpected-striker-solution-ahead-of-the-world-cup-f202602-n/" target="_blank"&gt;Seguir leyendo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/P27YVA765VDLTM5V5ANSKVRGKY.jpg?auth=da6e9bb31321d612411e21c2540df64f9c4532820e5af725cc6299d637bdf1dc" width="4000" height="2667" alt=" Guillermo Martinez celebrates his goal 1-0 of Pumas during the round one second leg match between Pumas UNAM and Cavalry FC as part of the CONCACAF Champions Cup 2025, at Olimpico Universitario Stadium on February 13, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico."&gt;&lt;/img&gt;</content:encoded>
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      <title>Mexico is close to ‘signing’ two USMNT stars: What needs to happen now to seal the deal</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:37:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://en.as.com/soccer/mexico-is-close-to-signing-two-usmnt-stars-what-needs-to-happen-now-to-seal-the-deal-f202601-n/</link>
      <dc:creator>Fernando Salazar,AS USA</dc:creator>
      <dcterms:alternative>The Mexican Soccer Federation is on the brink of securing the services of two Chivas players who have previously represented the U.S.</dcterms:alternative>
      <description>The Mexican Soccer Federation is on the brink of securing the services of two Chivas players who have previously represented the U.S.</description>
      <category>Chivas Guadalajara</category>
      <category>Fútbol</category>
      <category>Selección Fútbol México</category>
      <category>Javier Aguirre</category>
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        <media:credit>Javier Palacios (Javier Palacios)</media:credit>
        <media:title>Mexico is close to ‘signing’ two USMNT stars: What needs to happen now to seal the deal</media:title>
        <media:text>The Mexican Soccer Federation is on the brink of securing the services of two Chivas players who have previously represented the U.S.</media:text>
        <media:description>The Mexican Soccer Federation is on the brink of securing the services of two Chivas players who have previously represented the U.S.</media:description>
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      <atom:link href="https://en.as.com/soccer/hector-herrera-makes-promise-on-houston-return-things-did-not-end-in-the-best-way-f202601-n/" title="Héctor Herrera makes promise on Houston return: ‘Things did not end in the best way’" rel="related">
        <media:thumbnail url="https://cadenaser.com/resizer/v2/MYEM7APA7JBSVELRRXFN66A5PA.jfif?auth=61f4b14a2e6a540a7e96229b72e457094c74133e739cb0ec5ee88a4afb20e964" height="2580" width="3871"/>
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      <content:encoded>&lt;img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/XHMJAJM4XFB6DCNZQ6ULYZA2IY.jpg?auth=51f7d861414bba492ad6bbfc65c1f3b88630cf2b3f586d204b256f21ed167028" width="4000" height="2667" alt="The Mexican Soccer Federation is on the brink of securing the services of two Chivas players who have previously represented the U.S."&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;p&gt;Javier Aguirre is approaching the final stretch of preparations for the World Cup. With only a few months left before the world’s premier national‑team tournament kicks off, the manager of the Mexican national team needs to maximize every moment with his squad. That’s why the federation arranged friendly matches outside the official FIFA windows - to create extra training time. For these January games, Aguirre has leaned heavily on a Chivas‑based core that &lt;b&gt;includes two Mexican‑American players: Brian Gutiérrez and Richard Ledezma&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/mexico-is-close-to-signing-two-usmnt-stars-what-needs-to-happen-now-to-seal-the-deal-f202601-n/" target="_blank"&gt;Seguir leyendo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/5QRYEYDVBNCU7JUYMQ75W5P3FI.jpg?auth=8e977ba73ee80debe7800e3105f9ea2c7dc81c3548d3304c6a0085354a2e178e" width="4096" height="2736" alt="Richard Ledezma in the Chivas shirt."&gt;&lt;/img&gt;</content:encoded>
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      <title>Tecatito, the solution Javier Aguirre doesn’t want to see</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 11:15:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://en.as.com/soccer/tecatito-the-solution-javier-aguirre-doesnt-want-to-see-f202512-n/</link>
      <dc:creator>Sebastián Gómez</dc:creator>
      <dcterms:alternative>The numbers don’t lie - however, they don’t seem to be enough for Aguirre to give Corona a second chance with Mexico.</dcterms:alternative>
      <description>The numbers don’t lie - however, they don’t seem to be enough for Aguirre to give Corona a second chance with Mexico.</description>
      <category>Selección mexicana</category>
      <category>Javier Aguirre</category>
      <category>Mundial 2026</category>
      <category>Fútbol</category>
      <category>Jesús Manuel Corona</category>
      <media:content url="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/H7KULKHQJZBJ7JFKIM6YUUFDAI.jpg?auth=7afe4a7d46f502b54b6c08b71e478cfcb48c4a5774e1159626f67b305203cce9" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">
        <media:credit>Jorge Martinez (Jorge Martinez)</media:credit>
        <media:title>Tecatito, the solution Javier Aguirre doesn’t want to see</media:title>
        <media:text>The numbers don’t lie - however, they don’t seem to be enough for Aguirre to give Corona a second chance with Mexico.</media:text>
        <media:description>The numbers don’t lie - however, they don’t seem to be enough for Aguirre to give Corona a second chance with Mexico.</media:description>
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      <content:encoded>&lt;img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/H7KULKHQJZBJ7JFKIM6YUUFDAI.jpg?auth=7afe4a7d46f502b54b6c08b71e478cfcb48c4a5774e1159626f67b305203cce9" width="4000" height="2667" alt="The numbers don’t lie - however, they don’t seem to be enough for Aguirre to give Corona a second chance with Mexico."&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;p&gt;The countdown is officially on. With less than eight months to go before the &lt;b&gt;2026 World Cup&lt;/b&gt; kicks off, &lt;b&gt;Mexico still doesn’t have a clear, reliable lineup&lt;/b&gt; it can trust across the field. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/tecatito-the-solution-javier-aguirre-doesnt-want-to-see-f202512-n/" target="_blank"&gt;Seguir leyendo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
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      <title>Mexico line up more friendly matches in January</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:54:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://en.as.com/soccer/mexico-line-up-more-friendly-matches-in-january-f202512-n/</link>
      <dc:creator>Aram Ledezma</dc:creator>
      <dcterms:alternative>Javier Aguirre’s team continue their preparation for the 2026 World Cup with a couple of preparation matches next month.</dcterms:alternative>
      <description>Javier Aguirre’s team continue their preparation for the 2026 World Cup with a couple of preparation matches next month.</description>
      <category>Mundial 2026</category>
      <category>Selección mexicana</category>
      <category>Javier Aguirre</category>
      <category>Amistosos fútbol</category>
      <category>Fútbol</category>
      <category>FIFA</category>
      <category>Bolivia</category>
      <category>Panamá</category>
      <media:content url="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/OMVSZST45BCSNE6BM7WEIAEKQM.jpg?auth=12ab46a070c2d6a86360d53572e6e13c90aba4719c2e098296ad6da25c82d119" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">
        <media:credit>Jorge Martinez (Jorge Martinez)</media:credit>
        <media:title>Mexico line up more friendly matches in January</media:title>
        <media:text>Javier Aguirre’s team continue their preparation for the 2026 World Cup with a couple of preparation matches next month.</media:text>
        <media:description>Javier Aguirre’s team continue their preparation for the 2026 World Cup with a couple of preparation matches next month.</media:description>
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      <content:encoded>&lt;img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/OMVSZST45BCSNE6BM7WEIAEKQM.jpg?auth=12ab46a070c2d6a86360d53572e6e13c90aba4719c2e098296ad6da25c82d119" width="4000" height="2667" alt="Javier Aguirre’s team continue their preparation for the 2026 World Cup with a couple of preparation matches next month."&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Mexico’s national soccer team&lt;/b&gt; has locked in its &lt;b&gt;first two opponents&lt;/b&gt; for January 2026. &lt;i&gt;El Tri &lt;/i&gt;will face &lt;b&gt;Bolivia &lt;/b&gt;in La Paz and &lt;b&gt;Panama &lt;/b&gt;— who have already qualified for the World Cup — in Panama City. The news was first reported by Fox Sports journalist Rubén Rodríguez on &lt;i&gt;X&lt;/i&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/mexico-line-up-more-friendly-matches-in-january-f202512-n/" target="_blank"&gt;Seguir leyendo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;2026 World Cup matches to be played in Mexico&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;June 11 | Azteca Stadium | 1:00 PM |&lt;strong&gt; Mexico vs South Africa&lt;/strong&gt;   &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;June 11 | Akron Stadium | 8:00 PM | South Korea vs. Winner of European Playoff&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;June 14 | BBVA Stadium | 8:00 PM | European vs Tunisia&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;June 17 | Azteca Stadium | 8:00 PM | Uzbekistan vs Colombia&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;June 18 | Akron Stadium | 7:00 PM | &lt;strong&gt;Mexico vs. South Korea&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;June 20 | BBVA Stadium | 10:00 PM | Tunisia vs Japan&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;June 23 | Akron Stadium | 8:00 PM | Colombia vs Congo, New Caledonia or Jamaica&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;June 24 | Azteca Stadium | 7:00 PM | &lt;strong&gt;TBC vs Mexico&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;June 24 | BBVA Stadium | 7:00 PM | South Africa vs South Korea&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;June 26 | Akron Stadium | 7:00 PM | Uruguay vs Spain&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;June 29 | BBVA Stadium | 7:00 PM | (Round of 32), First place in Group F vs Second place in Group C&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;June 30 | Azteca Stadium | 7:00 PM | (Round of 32), First place in Group A vs Third place in Groups G, E, F, H, I&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;July 5 | Azteca Stadium | 6:00 PM | Round of 16&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
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      <title>Mexico close to equaling its worst run without a win</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:57:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <link>https://en.as.com/soccer/mexico-close-to-equaling-its-worst-run-without-a-win-f202511-n/</link>
      <dc:creator>Fernando Salazar</dc:creator>
      <dcterms:alternative>Mexico’s national team has gone six games without a win and is now one game away from matching its worst losing streak in recent history.</dcterms:alternative>
      <description>Mexico’s national team has gone six games without a win and is now one game away from matching its worst losing streak in recent history.</description>
      <category>Selección mexicana</category>
      <category>Amistosos fútbol</category>
      <category>Javier Aguirre</category>
      <category>Fútbol</category>
      <media:content url="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/J4L5LDGUWNABVPCRHUMNCJ3PUQ.jpg?auth=06491c7bf6a317273ab05cba0ea9d30d4df6a068141dd55b8994455e6564be4e" type="image/jpeg" medium="image">
        <media:credit>Carlos Ramirez (Carlos Ramirez)</media:credit>
        <media:title>Mexico close to equaling its worst run without a win</media:title>
        <media:text>Mexico’s national team has gone six games without a win and is now one game away from matching its worst losing streak in recent history.</media:text>
        <media:description>Mexico’s national team has gone six games without a win and is now one game away from matching its worst losing streak in recent history.</media:description>
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      <content:encoded>&lt;img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/J4L5LDGUWNABVPCRHUMNCJ3PUQ.jpg?auth=06491c7bf6a317273ab05cba0ea9d30d4df6a068141dd55b8994455e6564be4e" width="4000" height="2667" alt="Mexico’s national team has gone six games without a win and is now one game away from matching its worst losing streak in recent history."&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Mexico’s national soccer team&lt;/b&gt; is hitting a rough patch as the countdown to the &lt;b&gt;2026 World Cup&lt;/b&gt; continues. Under manager &lt;b&gt;Javier Aguirre&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;i&gt;El Tri&lt;/i&gt; has now gone &lt;b&gt;six straight matches without a victory&lt;/b&gt;—just one game shy of matching its &lt;b&gt;longest winless streak ever&lt;/b&gt;, set at seven under &lt;b&gt;Miguel “Piojo” Herrera&lt;/b&gt; in 2013–2015.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/mexico-close-to-equaling-its-worst-run-without-a-win-f202511-n/" target="_blank"&gt;Seguir leyendo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Mexico's recent results&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;6 Jul Mexico 0-0 Japan&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;9 Sept Mexico 2-2 South Korea&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;11 Oct Mexico 0-4 Colombia&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;14 Oct Mexico 1-1 Ecuador&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;15 Nov Mexico 0-0 Uruguay&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;18 Nov Mexico 1-2 Paraguay &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Mexico's run under Miguel Herrera: 2 June 2015 - 30 June 2015&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Peru 1-1 Mexico (friendly)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Brazil 2-0 Mexico (friendly)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Mexico 0-0 Bolivia (Copa América)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Chile 3-3 Mexico (Copa América)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Mexico 1-2 Ecuador (Copa América)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Mexico 2-2 Costa Rica (friendly)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list="bullet"&gt;&lt;span class="ql-ui"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;Honduras 0-0 Mexico (friendly)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;</content:encoded>
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