Guillermo Ochoa makes World Cup history with Mexico appearance
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 3:19 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
In Mexico's 3-0 victory over Czechia, goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa entered the match in the 78th minute. This appearance marked his sixth World Cup, setting a record for the veteran player. Ochoa's long tenure in international competition reflects his importance to the squad and the sport in Mexico. The team concludes the group stage with a perfect record and will advance to the knockout rounds.
- •Mexico defeated Czechia 3-0 in group stage.
- •Guillermo Ochoa played in his sixth World Cup.
- •Ochoa entered in the 78th minute of the match.
- •Mexico finished the group stage with a perfect record.
- 4:12 AMESPN Soccer — Ochoa cameo seals perfect Mexico group stage
- 2:49 AMYahoo Sports — The moment Memo Ochoa takes World Cup pitch, enters Mexico vs. Czechia
"Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa took the field during the 78th minute of Mexico's 3-0 win over Czechia, giving the 40-year-old the chance to appear in his sixth World Cup.
"Legendary Mexican goalkeeper Memo Ochoa played in his sixth World Cup when he entered the match vs. Czechia in the 78th minute.
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External links- ESPN SoccerJun 25, 2026, 4:12 AMOchoa cameo seals perfect Mexico group stage
Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa took the field during the 78th minute of Mexico's 3-0 win over Czechia, giving the 40-year-old the chance to appear in his sixth World Cup.
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 2:49 AMThe moment Memo Ochoa takes World Cup pitch, enters Mexico vs. Czechia
Legendary Mexican goalkeeper Memo Ochoa played in his sixth World Cup when he entered the match vs. Czechia in the 78th minute.
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