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Mexico’s World Cup legacy: A century of goals, heartbreak, and historic firsts

Marcos Olvera,Andy Hall — Wed, 27 May 2026 16:57:57 GMT

Mexico is gearing up for its 18th World Cup appearance, making El Tri the second‑most frequent participant in tournament history — trailing only Brazil, the lone nation that has never missed a World Cup.

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Uruguay 1930: 3 goals. Mexico's World Cup debut against France. Juan Carreño Lara scores Mexico's first World Cup goal
Brazil 1950: 2 goals
Switzerland 1954: 2 goals
Sweden 1958: 1 goal, but Mexico earned its first‑ever World Cup point in a draw vs. Wales
Chile 1962: 3 goals and Mexico’s first World Cup victory, against Czechoslovakia
England 1966: 1 goal
Mexico 1970: 5 goals, breaking their previous scoring record

Mexico's all-time top World Cup goal scorers

4 Luis Hernández
4 Javier Hernández
3 Cuauhtémoc Blanco
3 Rafael Márquez
2 Manuel Rosas
2 Javier Valdivia
2 Fernando Quirarte
2 Luis García
2 Alberto García Aspe
2 Ricardo Peláez
2 Jared Borgetti
2 Omar Bravo

Ricardo Pepi’s international crossroads and the crucial role his parents played in choosing between Mexico and the U.S.

Andy Hall — Mon, 25 May 2026 13:48:27 GMT

A lot of the USMNT’s hopes at this summer’s World Cup will be pinned on their towering center-forward, Ricardo Pepi. After spending over half of last year recovering from surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee, the 23-year-old finished the season with a respectable 19 goals for PSV Eindhoven. Along with Folarin Balogun, Pepi has been regularly delivering goals which is just what Pochettino’s team will need when the World Cup kicks off next month.

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Inside Mexico’s World Cup push: Players rally around Guillermo Ochoa amid criticism

Carlos Zúñiga — Wed, 13 May 2026 18:31:07 GMT

From the Mexican National Team’s training center, preparations for the 2026 World Cup are in full swing. And during media availability, Erik Lira and Guillermo “Memote” Martínez opened up about the team’s mindset — including how the group is handling outside criticism and the ongoing debate surrounding veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa.

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Mexico vs. Ghana — May 22
Mexico vs. Australia — May 30
Mexico vs. Serbia — June 4

Three players can go to a record sixth World Cup in 2026: Here’s who’s on the ultra-exclusive list

Andy Hall — Wed, 13 May 2026 16:50:08 GMT

In there is one certainty in World Cup history, it’s that history will be rewritten and at least one record broken every four years. This summer’s event will be no different. For instance, Germany have the chance to equal Brazil’s five world crowns - and even if they don’t, other World Cup records will be matched or extended.

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Players to have played at five different World Cups

Antonio Carbajal (Mexico)
Andrés Guardado (Mexico)
Lothar Matthäus (Germany)
Rafael Márquez (Mexico)
Lionel Messi (Argentina)
Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)

Will Memo Ochoa start for Mexico in the World Cup? A look into El Tri’s goalkeepers

Paul Reidy — Wed, 13 May 2026 16:23:18 GMT

El Tri national team coach Javier Aguirre and his Mexico side suffered a major set back in March as his number one goalkeeper for the national side, Luis Ángel Malagón suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon while playing for Club América.

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Chicharito breaks silence on retirement rumors after six months away from soccer

Marcos Olvera,David Nelson — Tue, 12 May 2026 16:12:24 GMT

Javier Hernández, who has not played since November, clarified his future on Monday, one month before this summer’s World Cup gets underway.

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Mexico drop elegant new third kit as 2026 World Cup looms closer

Paul Reidy — Tue, 12 May 2026 09:40:31 GMT

As we enter the final stretch before the 2026 World Cup kicks off next month, Adidas have unveiled the new third kit for the Mexico national team.

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Controversy in Mexico after Toluca stars are excused international duty to play CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal

Sebastián Gómez,Andy Hall — Wed, 06 May 2026 11:28:53 GMT

A tiny shift was all it took to ignite a firestorm in Mexican soccer. Until just hours ago, Liga MX clubs had been honoring a firm agreement: every Mexico national team player based in the domestic league would step away from their clubs — first to rest, then to begin World Cup preparations.

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Javier Aguirre finally drops his first World Cup roster — with a major surprise omission

Gabriel Ramírez,Sergio Mancilla — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:34:35 GMT

Better late than never. Javier Aguirre has officially taken his first real step toward the 2026 World Cup.

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Mexico 2026 World Cup squad list

Raúl Rangel (Chivas)
Carlos Acevedo (Santos)
Oscar Garcia (Leon)
Luis Rey (Puebla)
Jesús Gallardo (Toluca)
Eduardo Águila (Atlético San Luis)
Jesús Gómez (Xolos)
Denzell García (FC Juárez)
Israel Reyes (América)
Luis Romo (Chivas)
Brian Gutiérrez (Chivas)
Gilberto Mora (Tijuana)
Erik Lira (Cruz Azul)
Iker Fimbres (Monterrey)
Jairo Torres (FC Juárez)
Kevin Casteñada (Xolos)
Roberto Alvarado (Chivas)
Armando González (Chivas)
Alexis Vega (Toluca)
Guillermo Martínez (Pumas)

‘El Tri’ and Levi’s team up for 2026 World Cup lifestyle collection

Paul Reidy — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:52:17 GMT

This isn’t the first time that Levi’s and the Mexican national team have crossed paths. The new release collection specifically pays homage to the 1978 World Cup, when Levi’s actually produced the official kits for the Mexican National Team. That vintage era—famously associated with players like Leonardo Cuéllar and Hugo Sánchez—serves as the primary design inspiration for this 2026 release.

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Oribe Peralta sparks debate after ranking fellow strikers in viral TikTok interview

Alejandro Reza — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:37:42 GMT

Mexican soccer icon Oribe Peralta — remembered for his starring roles with Santos Laguna, Club América, Chivas, and especially for delivering Mexico’s historic Olympic gold in London 2012 — made headlines again after appearing on Paulo Chavira’s TikTok show El Show del Gordo. The former striker took part in a brutally honest segment that quickly went viral.

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Jude Terry, rising teenage star drawing interest from U.S. and Mexico

César Cruz,David Nelson — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:13:22 GMT

MLS has a new breakout talent. At just 17, Jude Terry has quickly turned heads with his technical ability and striking power, already producing one of the standout goals of the 2026 season in American soccer.

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Former Toluca star Enrique Alfaro battles vocal‑cord cancer and turns to fans for help

Fernando Salazar — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:47:40 GMT

Enrique Alfaro, a standout player during Toluca’s most successful era, is now facing one of the toughest fights of his life: cancer. The former midfielder has turned to digital platforms to ask fans for support as he undergoes treatment.

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Two routes Mexico could take after the 2026 World Cup group stage - one much tougher than the other

Marcos Olvera,Andy Hall — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:49:50 GMT

The final FIFA break is behind us, and the next time club soccer pauses will be for the 2026 World Cup in North America. For Javier Aguirre and Mexico, that’s actually the best‑case scenario.

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Group B

Canada
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Switzerland
Qatar

Daniel Villaseca, the Chivas gem who could face Mexico at the World Cup

Marcos Olvera — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:29:52 GMT

The race for Mexico’s 2026 World Cup roster 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 Daniel Villaseca, the young Mexican midfielder currently playing for Tapatío.

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Mexican through his father
Czech through his mother
And South African by birth—he was born in Gauteng

Julián Quiñones on his relationship with Javier Aguirre: “People have strange ideas”

Sergio Mancilla — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:38:40 GMT

Despite his strong form in Saudi Arabia, Julián Quiñones’ place with the Mexican national team has always felt uncertain. Rumors of a supposed rift with head coach Javier “El Vasco” Aguirre have been circulating for weeks — but according to Quiñones himself, none of it is true.

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Fan dies after fall at Mexico City Stadium during reopening event

Alejandro Reza,Andy Hall — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 11:06:34 GMT

A tragic incident unfolded yesterday afternoon, when a fan—reportedly under the influence of alcohol—lost his life at the Estadio Ciudad de México (formerly Estadio Azteca) during its reopening ceremony ahead of Mexico’s friendly against Portugal.

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Javier Aguirre’s possible starting XI begins to take shape ahead of the World Cup

Fernando Salazar — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 15:14:07 GMT

With just over a couple of months left before the World Cup kicks off across Mexico, the United States, and Canada, Javier Aguirre still hasn’t locked in his starting lineup for the June 11 opener against South Africa. But Mexico’s friendly against Portugal may offer the clearest glimpse yet of what “El Vasco” has in mind.

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“Mexico has to be considered a candidate to win the World Cup”

Gabriel Ramírez,Paul Reidy — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:30:35 GMT

In an interview with TUDN, the Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez stated that the Mexican national team should be one of the favorites to win the 2026 World Cup this summer. According to Martínez, El Tri becomes stronger playing at home, and that could be a key factor for the Mexican squad in the tournament.

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Gianni Infantino to visit Mexico this week as World Cup preparations intensify

Gabriel Ramírez — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:14:24 GMT

Gianni Infantino, president of world soccer’s governing body, will travel to Mexico this week to get a firsthand look at preparations for this summer’s World Cup.

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A familiar face from Liga MX will face Mexico in this weekend’s FIFA break

Marcos Olvera — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:28:21 GMT

Mexico is gearing up for this month’s international friendlies, and this weekend’s matchup against Portugal comes with an interesting twist: a well‑known Liga MX star is set to face El Tri.

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Julián Quiñones keen to prove to Vasco Aguirre that he deserves a place at the World Cup

Marcos Olvera — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:24:43 GMT

As the clock ticks down toward the final announcement of the players who will represent Mexico at this summer’s World Cup, the roster seems to be getting thinner by the day — injuries and inconsistent performances are taking their toll.

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Guillermo Ochoa poised for sixth World Cup with Mexico

Paul Reidy — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:42:30 GMT

Javier Aguirre and his Mexico side suffered a major set back last week as his number one goalkeeper for the national side, Luis Ángel Malagón suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon while playing for Club América.

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Raúl Jiménez mourns the death of his father, Raúl Jiménez Vega

Alejandro Reza — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:56:56 GMT

On March 12, the passing of Raúl Jiménez Vega — father of Mexican striker Raúl Jiménez, currently with Fulham and the Mexico’s national team — was confirmed. The news has sent shockwaves through the Mexican soccer community.

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Malagón breaks his silence after devastating injury leaves him out of Mexico’s World Cup squad

Carlos Zúñiga — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:35:00 GMT

With the full extent of his Achilles tendon rupture still not officially confirmed, Luis Ángel Malagón has shared his first public message after suffering the injury during the first leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 against the Philadelphia Union.

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