Mexico Football Team Squad & Players List For FIFA Club World Cup™2025

June 2, 2025

Mexico Football Team Squad & Mexico Football Players List For FIFA Club World Cup™2025. Mexico Team Squad For Fifa World Cup 2025 – Believe it or not, the Mexico team is a team that stands out along with big teams, when it comes to the game of numbers and stats. The upcoming FIFA World Cup 2025 appearance would be the 18th World Cup appearance for Mexico. Mexico is one of the few teams who has qualified for the FIFA World Cup consecutively 19th time.

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Mexico stands out along with Brazil and Germany in passing the Group stages six consecutive times. So few unique stats reveal how good Team Mexico is. Currently ranked 14th in the FIFA Rankings, Mexico will look to surpass its previous best in the FIFA World Cup tournaments.

Mexico Football Team Squad & Players List FIFA WC

Mexico Football Team Squad & Players List For FIFA Club World Cup™2025

Goalkeepers

Luis Malagón (Club América) – Emerging as a potential first-choice keeper.
Carlos Acevedo (Santos Laguna) – Gaining experience and showing promise.
Guillermo Ochoa (AVS) – Veteran with 151 caps; his inclusion is uncertain due to recent omissions.

Defenders

Johan Vásquez (Genoa) – Solid center-back with European experience.
César Montes (Almería) – Reliable defender known for his strength.
Gerardo Arteaga (Monterrey) – Left-back with attacking prowess.
Jesús Gallardo (Monterrey) – Versatile and experienced, though his spot may be contested.
Julián Araujo (Las Palmas, on loan from Barcelona) – Promising young full-back.

Midfielders

Edson Álvarez (West Ham United) – Key defensive midfielder with Premier League experience.
Luis Chávez (Dinamo Moscow) – Creative playmaker with a strong left foot.
Orbelín Pineda (AEK Athens) – Technical attacking midfielder.
Carlos Rodríguez (Cruz Azul) – Reliable midfielder seeking consistency.
Luis Romo (Monterrey) – Defensive-minded midfielder with strength.

Forwards

Santiago Giménez (Feyenoord) – Prolific striker and one of Mexico’s brightest talents.
Hirving Lozano (PSV Eindhoven) – Major attacking threat; recent omissions raise questions about his inclusion.
Henry Martín (Club América) – Experienced forward, though lacks European exposure.
Uriel Antuna (Cruz Azul) – Fast winger, but consistency is a concern.
Roberto Alvarado (Guadalajara) – Decent winger with potential.

🔄 Notable Omissions and Considerations

Guillermo Ochoa: Despite his extensive experience, Ochoa was omitted from the Copa América 2024 squad, signaling a potential shift towards younger goalkeepers.
Hirving Lozano: Once a key player, Lozano’s recent exclusion from the Copa América squad suggests that his place in the World Cup team is uncertain.
Raúl Jiménez: After a resurgence in form with Fulham and a strong performance in the Nations League, Jiménez could be a valuable veteran presence in the squad.

Mexico Team Past History

The FIFA World Cup and Mexico began in Uruguay during the 1930 World Cup. The team qualified for the World Cup for the first time but failed to surpass the group stage. For years, Mexico tried their best to get through the group stages but failed sometimes. In 1970, when Mexico was the host for the FIFA World Cup, the home team for the first time cleared the group stages along with the Round of 16.

The Mexican team managed their best result in this World Cup by reaching the quarterfinals. In 1986, Mexico once again hosted the FIFA World Cup and matched their best of the quarter-finals. Since then, Mexico has been easily clearing group stages but has suffered Round of 16 losses. Mexico will hope to change the history books this time around.

Mexico Football Team Captain, Coach & Technical Staff

🧑‍✈️ Head Coach: Javier Aguirre

Veteran coach Javier Aguirre has returned for his third tenure as Mexico’s head coach, having previously led the team during the 2002 and 2010 World Cups. His extensive experience includes managing national teams like Japan and Egypt, as well as clubs such as Atlético Madrid and Real Mallorca. Aguirre is known for his leadership qualities and ability to foster strong team cohesion.

🧑‍🏫 Assistant Coach: Rafael Márquez

Former national team captain Rafael Márquez has been appointed as Aguirre’s assistant coach. Márquez, celebrated for his illustrious playing career with Mexico and FC Barcelona, is being groomed to potentially take over as head coach after the 2025 World Cup.

🧠 Technical Staff Highlights:

Duilio Davino – Sports Director of National Teams (Men’s)
Lucía Mijares – Technical Director
Andrés Lillini – Coordinator of Youth National Teams
Jorge Christian Tello – Scouting Coordinator
Martí Matabosch – Sports Science Coordinator
Arturo Villanueva – Operational Director of National Teams

This leadership team is focused on revitalizing the national squad’s performance and ensuring a strong showing in the upcoming tournament.

🧤 Team Captain: Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa (Expected)

Veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa is anticipated to continue as team captain for the 2025 World Cup. With over 150 international caps and participation in five World Cups, Ochoa brings invaluable experience and leadership to the squad. Despite being 39 years old, he remains a top contender for the starting goalkeeper position.

Mexico Schedule in FIFA World Cup 2025

As of June 2025, Mexico’s match schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been partially confirmed. While specific opponents and kickoff times will be determined after the final draw in late 2026, the dates and venues for Mexico’s group stage matches are set.

Opening Match
- Date: Thursday, 11 June 2026
- Venue: Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
- Opponent: To be determined
- Note: This match will mark the opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, making Mexico the first nation to host World Cup opening matches in three different editions (1970, 1986, and 2026).
Second Group Match
- Date: Thursday, 18 June 2026
- Venue: Estadio Akron, Guadalajara
- Opponent: To be determined
Third Group Match
- Date: Wednesday, 24 June 2026
- Venue: Estadio BBVA, Monterrey
- Opponent: To be determined

🏆 Potential Knockout Stage Pathways

Mexico’s progression in the tournament will depend on their group stage performance. If Mexico finishes first in their group, they could play the Round of 32 on Monday, 30 June 2026, and the Round of 16 on Saturday, 5 July 2026, both potentially at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

📅 Tournament Timeline

Group Stage: 11–27 June 2026
Round of 32: 28 June – 3 July 2026
Round of 16: 4–7 July 2026
Quarterfinals: 9–11 July 2026
Semifinals: 14–15 July 2026
Third-Place Match: 18 July 2026
Final: 19 July 2026 at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey