⏳Countdown for El Tri: when will Aguirre name the World Cup squad? | OneFootball

Less than a month before the opening whistle of the 2026 World Cup, excitement around the Mexican National Team continues to grow. Although powerhouses like France and Brazil have already unveiled their official squads, national team head coach Javier Aguirre is taking the necessary time to finalize the roster that will represent the country at the big event.

The deadline set by FIFA

At the moment, the coach has a preliminary list of 55 players, ranging from Europe-based standouts like Santiago Giménez (AC Milan) and Edson Álvarez (Fenerbahçe) to promising young domestic talents. However, “El Vasco” will have to make a major cut to settle on the final 26 names. According to FIFA regulations, the deadline to submit the official squads expires next Tuesday, June 2.

El Tri’s path in Group A

Finalizing the squad is crucial, as Mexico will be tasked with opening the tournament on Thursday, June 11 against South Africa at the Estadio Azteca. Aguirre’s side will then travel to Estadio Guadalajara to face South Korea on June 18, before closing out the group stage back in the capital against the Czech Republic.

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