Mexico announces pre-World Cup 2026 squad: only eight players may miss final roster

Mexico begins final preparations for World Cup 2026

The Mexico National Team officially announced its squad on Tuesday, April 28 for the pre-tournament training camp and friendly matches ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The squad named by Javier Aguirre marks one of the final steps before confirming the official World Cup roster.

Eight players under evaluation for the next cycle

Among the names selected are eight players viewed as reserve options and prospects for the next World Cup cycle.

Their role is to temporarily replace Europe-based players and strengthen the squad during the final preparation stage.

That means only eight players are currently projected to miss the final World Cup squad.

Goalkeepers called up

• Raúl Rangel

• Carlos Acevedo

• Óscar García*
  

Defenders called up

• Luis Rey*

• Israel Reyes

• Eduardo Águila*

• Jesús Gómez*

• Denzell García*

• Jesús Gallardo
  

Midfielders called up

• Luis Romo

• Erik Lira

• Brian Gutiérrez

• Iker Fimbres*

• Gilberto Mora

• Jairo Torres*

• Roberto Alvarado
  

Forwards called up

• Kevin Castañeda*

• Alexis Vega

• Guillermo Martínez

• Armando González
  

Final roster decision approaching

With this announcement, the Mexico National Team enters the final preparation phase before its World Cup opener against the South Africa National Team.

The upcoming friendlies and training sessions will be decisive as Javier Aguirre finalizes the squad for the biggest tournament in world football.