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Learn MoreMexico Squad for WC 2026
Manager Javier Aguirre has called up a balanced squad that combines international experience with the freshness of the young generation. The team captain is Edson Álvarez, and the main star remains Santiago Giménez. Every player in this squad has gone through a rigorous selection process and is ready to give everything on the pitch.
Santiago Giménez
Forward (Milan)
Edson Álvarez
Midfielder (Fenerbahçe)
Hirving Lozano
Forward (San Diego)
César Montes
Defender (Lokomotiv M)
Julián Araujo
Defender (Celtic)
Luis Malagón
Goalkeeper (América)
Orbelín Pineda
Midfielder (AEK)
Raúl Jiménez
Forward (Fulham)
The Coach: Javier Aguirre
Serving his third stint as Mexico manager (2001-2002, 2009-2010, 2024-present). Vast experience includes La Liga and Premier League clubs. A defensive strategist emphasizing organization and quick counter-attacks.
Team Captain: Edson Álvarez
Edson Álvarez is the absolute leader of the Mexico team, both on the pitch and in the dressing room. The experience accumulated at the highest competitive levels, combined with a winning mentality, makes them the central figure around which the entire team is built.
Team Star: Santiago Giménez
Santiago Giménez is the player who can decide the fate of any match with a single moment of genius. Speed, technique and tactical intelligence make them one of the most feared players in world football today.