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FIFA denies Guillermo Ochoa a Legacy badge for World Cups

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 10:27 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

FIFA denies Guillermo Ochoa a Legacy badge for World Cups
Summary

FIFA has decided not to award Guillermo Ochoa the Legacy badge, which is given to players who have participated in five to six World Cups. Ochoa, who has been called up for five tournaments—Germany 2006, South Africa 2010, Brazil 2014, Russia 2018, and Qatar 2022—has only played in three of them. According to FIFA regulations, a player must take the field for at least one minute in six tournaments to qualify for the badge. The decision has sparked debate among fans and observers.

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  • •Guillermo Ochoa played in five World Cups but participated in only three
  • •FIFA's criteria require players to play at least one minute in six tournaments
  • •The decision has divided opinions among fans and analysts
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  • 10:27 PMYahoo Sports — FIFA denies Ochoa the LEGACY badge
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Guillermo Ochoa is not considered by FIFA to be part of the select “Legacy” club, and it decided not to award him the distinctive patch for players who have played in five to six World Cups. Pa...

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