😱Is the squad still open? Javier Aguirre weighs up World Cup shocks | OneFootball

With just 13 days to go before the start of the 2026 World Cup, the final makeup of the Mexican National Team has taken an unexpected turn. When public opinion had assumed the squad list was completely set, head coach Javier Aguirre reopened the debate by revealing that standout performances in the recent Liga MX playoffs could alter his final plans.

The impact of the playoffs on Aguirre’s assessment

The El Tri manager made it clear that the coaching staff has continued monitoring the performances of domestic players, even during the knockout stages of Mexican football.

"We can take players from anywhere, we watched the playoffs and we’ll make a decision, that’s the most complex part," Aguirre said, raising the hopes of several players who shone in the final stage of the Mexican tournament.

The inevitable controversy over the call-up

The coach is fully aware of the enormous responsibility that comes with leading the national team in a tournament where Mexico will serve as co-host. For that reason, he anticipated that the final roster will not satisfy every group. "It always causes controversy because there will surely be people missing and others included who some think shouldn’t be," the coach noted.

Although no specific names were revealed, Aguirre’s statements confirm that there is a small window of opportunity for last-minute changes. For the players who maintained a superb level at the end of the domestic league campaign, the World Cup dream is more alive than ever.

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