The Mexican National Team officially began the most intense stage towards the 2026 World Cup, because while some players are leaving the training camp after failing to convince the coaching staff, other experienced and hierarchical players have already joined the national team to look for a definitive place in the World Cup roster.
Javier “Vasco” Aguirre confirmed El Tri’s first absentees after the 2-0 victory over Ghana in a friendly match played as part of the preparation for the World Cup.
Javier Aguirre begins to outline his final roster
The Mexican coach announced that six players have left the Mexican National Team’s training camp at the High Performance Center (CAR).
The players who left the team were Óscar García, Denzell García, Luis Rey, Eduardo Águila, Isaías Violante and Iker Fimbres.
All of them participated as sparring partners during the national team’s working weeks.
They were looking to earn a place in the final squad for the 2026 World Cup.
Aguirre explained that the decision is part of the natural process to reduce the squad before presenting the official list of 26 players required by FIFA.
The coach also thanked the young players for their efforts.
They sacrificed vacations and preseason with their clubs to support the national team (Filed under: Mexican National Team defines World Cup roster).
Important figures arrive to El Tri
While some players are saying goodbye, others are beginning to join the World Cup project.
The Mexican Soccer Federation confirmed that Álvaro Fidalgo and Julián Quiñones have already reported to the Mexican National Team for training.
Fidalgo, born in Spain and currently playing for Real Betis, arrives after establishing himself as one of América’s most important players in recent years.
Julián Quiñones arrived after an outstanding season in Saudi Arabia with Al-Qadisiyah, where he finished as scoring champion.
Both players will try to secure a definitive place in the final squad during the upcoming friendly matches.
Mexico prepares for Australia and Serbia
The Mexican National Team will continue its preparation by facing Australia on May 30 in Pasadena, California.
An important duel for the huge Mexican community in the United States.
After that, El Tri will close its preparation on June 4 against Serbia in Toluca.
Mexico will officially debut in the 2026 World Cup on June 11 against South Africa at the Azteca Stadium.
Aguirre confirmed the first abscences from the Mexican National Team
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Aguirre’s decisions will mark the immediate future of a team that will seek to take advantage of the partial home advantage of the tournament and return to competing among the best in the world.
With established names, promising young players and several Mexican players shining abroad, El Tri is finally beginning to take shape on the road to the most important sporting event on the planet.
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