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Mexico’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup had a very special stamp for Chivas, as five Rojiblancos represented the national team and made their mark with performances, records, and statistics that placed them among the standout players of the Mexican squad.

From historic milestones to attacking and defensive leadership, Guadalajara once again played a leading role on the biggest stage in world football. Before reviewing each player’s individual performance, here are the 10 most notable facts the Rojiblancos left with the Mexican National Team.

The 10 most notable facts

1. Roberto Alvarado became Mexico’s all-time leading assist provider in World Cup history, reaching three assists.

2. Raúl Rangel set a historic record by becoming the first Mexican goalkeeper to keep four consecutive World Cup clean sheets.

3. Roberto Alvarado was one of the three Mexican players who started all five of El Tri’s matches.

4. ‘Piojo’ was the Mexican outfield player with the most minutes played, totaling 427 out of a possible 450.

5. Raúl Rangel was the Rojiblanco with the most playing time, logging 437 of the 450 World Cup minutes.

6. Alvarado was the Mexican player who created the most big chances during the World Cup, with four.

7. In addition, the Chivas attacker led El Tri in average key passes per match (2.6) and successful dribbles per game (1.5).

8. Luis Romo was directly involved in a Mexico goal every 134 minutes, thanks to one goal and one assist during the tournament.

9. Brian Gutiérrez produced two decisive actions for El Tri: he won a penalty against England and drew a red card against South Africa.

10. Armando González had his first World Cup experience and played his first minutes in a World Cup, just a few months after establishing himself as the Mexican striker in the best form.

Roberto Alvarado

The 2026 FIFA World Cup confirmed the extraordinary form that ‘Piojo’ is enjoying. In addition to becoming Mexico’s all-time leading assist provider in World Cup history, he was one of the most influential players for the Mexican National Team, leading several attacking categories and remaining a starter in all five of El Tri’s matches.

Numbers in the 2026 FIFA World Cup

* Minutes: 427 out of 450* Starter in all five matches* Mexico’s all-time leading assist provider in World Cups (3)* Four big chances created (El Tri leader)* 2.6 key passes per match (El Tri leader)* 1.5 successful dribbles per match (El Tri leader)

Raúl Rangel

The Rojiblanco goalkeeper wrote a golden page in the history of the Mexican National Team. His four consecutive clean sheets represent an all-time record for a Mexican goalkeeper in World Cups, while also cementing him as one of the team’s most active players.

Numbers in the 2026 FIFA World Cup

* Minutes: 437 out of 450* Four clean sheets* First Mexican goalkeeper with four consecutive World Cup matches without conceding a goal

Luis Romo

The midfielder contributed both in creating and finishing plays. His goal and assist placed him among El Tri’s most productive players during the World Cup, while he also ranked as the second Mexican player with the most big chances created in the tournament.

Numbers in the 2026 FIFA World Cup

* Minutes: 266 out of 450* One goal* One assist* Involved in a goal every 134 minutes* Two big chances created (Mexico’s second-best total)

Brian Gutiérrez

Although he played fewer minutes than other Rojiblancos, Brian managed to make a difference in key moments of the tournament and produced two actions that ended up being decisive for the team’s attacking play.

Numbers in the 2026 FIFA World Cup

* Minutes: 196 out of 450* One penalty won* One red card drawn

Armando González

‘Hormiga’ had a brief role in the World Cup, but gained experience on the biggest stage in international football. His call-up reflected the great scoring form he was in with Chivas, having established himself as the Mexican striker in the best form.

Numbers in the 2026 FIFA World Cup

* Minutes: 15 out of 450* World Cup debut* Entered the tournament as the Mexican striker in the best form.

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