The Mexican National Team continues to fine-tune details for the 2026 World Cup, and one of the big unknowns is the number of injured players. In this context, coach Javier Aguirre gave an important signal: Marcel Ruiz still has a real chance of being in the World Cup.
The coach was clear at the press conference: no one will play if they are not fully recovered, but he does not rule out those who are struggling to return in time.
Marcel Ruiz remains in the fight for the 2026 World Cup
Despite a complicated injury, Toluca midfielder Marcel Ruiz is keeping alive his chances of making the Mexican National Team’s final roster for the 2026 World Cup.
Aguirre explained that the player is doing everything possible to recover and that his attitude is a plus in the consideration of the coaching staff.
However, he made it clear that the main criterion will be physical fitness:
No player will be called up if he is not 100%.
This means that, although talent and commitment count, the absolute priority will be to avoid physical risks in a tournament of maximum demand.
No one is out of the question… but neither is it guaranteed.
The coach of the Mexican National Team avoided giving definitive names about casualties for the 2026 World Cup.
He even pointed out that he cannot rule out any injured player yet, as the evaluation will be kept until the last moment.
In contrast, he acknowledged that the case of goalkeeper Luis Ángel Malagón looks more complicated, although without confirming him as a definitive casualty.
In addition, Aguirre recalled that several players who are not currently in the squad could return, including players who have already brought recent titles to the national team.
This opens the door to important changes in the final list.
The coach was clear
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Mexico is already analyzing its rivals
Regarding the outlook for the 2026 World Cup for the Mexican National Team, Aguirre also talked about one of the confirmed opponents: Czech Republic.
The coach described it as a well-organized and competitive team, although without big international stars compared to other European teams.
This type of analysis is key for a Mexican National Team that will seek to compete at the highest level at home, considering that the 2026 World Cup will have matches on Mexican and U.S. soil.
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