Guillermo Ochoa named to sixth World Cup roster for Mexico
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 7:34 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Mexico's veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa has been included in the national team’s World Cup roster for the 2026 tournament, marking his sixth World Cup appearance. Manager Javier Aguirre announced the squad on May 31, which also features five players aged 23 or younger, signaling a possible youth shift for the team. Ochoa, at 40 years old, may not be the starter, with Raul "Tala" Rangel expected to take that role. Mexico will begin its World Cup campaign against South Africa on June 11, followed by matches against South Korea and Czechia.
- •Guillermo Ochoa joins Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo with six World Cup selections.
- •Ochoa has played in four previous World Cups for Mexico.
- •Mexico opens against South Africa on June 11 in Mexico City.
- •Five players on the squad are 23 or younger, indicating a youth movement.
- •Raul "Tala" Rangel expected to start as goalkeeper for Mexico.
- 9:22 AMYahoo Sports — Mexican goalkeeper Ochoa set for historic sixth World Cup
- 7:34 AMESPN Soccer — Mexico's Ochoa named to record 6th WC squad
- 7:31 AMYahoo Sports — Mexico select Ochoa for sixth World Cup
- 7:31 AMBBC Sport — Mexico select Ochoa for sixth World Cup
- 5:01 AMYahoo Sports — Mexico's Guillermo Ochoa named to sixth World Cup roster
"Mexican star Guillermo Ochoa is set to become the first goalkeeper to appear in six World Cup finals after being named in the co-hosts' squad.Gilberto Mora, the talented 17-year-old attacking midfielder, is set to become the youngest player to represent Mexico at a World Cup.
"Veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa will have the chance to play in a record sixth World Cup after being named in Mexico's 26-player roster announced on Sunday.
"Reliable veteran Guillermo Ochoa has produced many World Cup moments and may see time, while a pair of MLS-developed players also landed on roster.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 9:22 AMMexican goalkeeper Ochoa set for historic sixth World Cup
Mexican star Guillermo Ochoa is set to become the first goalkeeper to appear in six World Cup finals after being named in the co-hosts' squad.Gilberto Mora, the talented 17-year-old attacking midfielder, is set to become the youngest player to represent Mexico at a World Cup.
- ESPN SoccerJun 1, 2026, 7:34 AMMexico's Ochoa named to record 6th WC squad
Veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa will have the chance to play in a record sixth World Cup after being named in Mexico's 26-player roster announced on Sunday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 7:31 AMMexico select Ochoa for sixth World Cup
Guillermo Ochoa hopes to play in a record sixth World Cup after being named in Mexico's squad for this summer's tournament.
- BBC SportJun 1, 2026, 7:31 AMMexico select Ochoa for sixth World Cup
Guillermo Ochoa hopes to play in a record sixth World Cup after being named in Mexico's squad for this summer's tournament.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 5:01 AMMexico's Guillermo Ochoa named to sixth World Cup roster
Reliable veteran Guillermo Ochoa has produced many World Cup moments and may see time, while a pair of MLS-developed players also landed on roster.
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