Guillermo Ochoa to serve as Mexico's mentor at World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 5:22 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Guillermo Ochoa, a seasoned goalkeeper for Mexico, is on the roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup but is not expected to start. The tournament's opening match pits Mexico against South Africa. Ochoa, now 40 and with significant World Cup experience, is viewed as a mentor this time around. Raul Rangel is anticipated to take the starting position due to Luis Malagon's injury. Ochoa's career includes a recent stint in Cyprus with AEL Limassol, following a previous season in Portugal.
- •Ochoa is on Mexico's World Cup roster for the sixth time.
- •Raul Rangel is set to start in goal against South Africa.
- •Luis Malagon is sidelined due to an Achilles injury.
- •Ochoa plays club football in Cyprus and is 40 years old.
- •Ochoa will celebrate his 41st birthday during the tournament.
- 5:22 PMYahoo Sports — Why Guillermo Ochoa isn't starting goalie for Mexico at World Cup
"Ochoa is a legend who just keeps making the World Cup roster, but he isn't playing as often these days.
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