Mexico prepares for World Cup match against Czechia at Estadio Azteca
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 10:07 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Mexico's soccer team is set to face Czechia on Wednesday, June 24, in their final group stage match of the World Cup. Manager Javier Aguirre is contemplating whether to start veteran goalkeeper Memo Ochoa, alongside a likely return for defender César Montes after suspension. Brian Gutiérrez is expected to be protected from potential injury risks due to yellow card concerns. A projected starting lineup features Ochoa, Montes, and forwards Santiago Giménez and Raúl Jiménez. The lineup decisions may hinge on performance and player conditions.
- •Mexico faces Czechia on June 24 at Estadio Azteca.
- •Javier Aguirre considers lineup changes after group stage success.
- •César Montes returns from suspension for this match.
- •Memo Ochoa's starting status remains uncertain.
- •Brian Gutiérrez likely to sit to avoid yellow card risks.
- 1:35 PMESPN Soccer — Mexico boss not swayed to start veteran Ochoa
- 10:07 AMYahoo Sports — Mexico projected World Cup lineup vs Czechia: probable Starting XI
"Javier Aguirre will not be swayed by numerous calls from fans and even current national team players for Mexico goalkeeping great Guillermo 'Memo' Ochoa to start against Czechia on Wednesday.
"Manager Javier Aguirre downplayed the idea of Memo Ochoa on Tuesday, but didn't close the door on whether or not the legendary goalkeeper will play vs. Czechia.
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External links- ESPN SoccerJun 24, 2026, 1:35 PMMexico boss not swayed to start veteran Ochoa
Javier Aguirre will not be swayed by numerous calls from fans and even current national team players for Mexico goalkeeping great Guillermo 'Memo' Ochoa to start against Czechia on Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 10:07 AMMexico projected World Cup lineup vs Czechia: probable Starting XI
Manager Javier Aguirre downplayed the idea of Memo Ochoa on Tuesday, but didn't close the door on whether or not the legendary goalkeeper will play vs. Czechia.
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