Guillermo Ochoa is playing to be the third goalkeeper of the Mexican national team for the 2026 World Cup at the age of 40 and to reach the FIFA tournament for the sixth time.
Javier Aguirre trusts Luis Malagon and Raul ‘Tala’ Rangel as his first two for the World Cup, and the third space would remain open just a few months before the opening on June 11.
Memo Ochoa and Carlos Acevedo in dispute
That is the place where Memo Ochoa clings, who has attended the World Cup since Germany 2006, although in his first World Cup and in South Africa 2010 he did not play any minutes.
Mexico plays this Sunday away in Bolivia with players from Liga MX and the AEL Limassol goalkeeper could not be called up because it is not a FIFA Date, but the match at the Ramon ‘Tahuichi’ Aguilera Costas stadium could be fundamental for Paco Memo‘s World Cup aspirations.
According to Juan Carlos Ibarraran of FOX, if Carlos Acevedo does not see minutes in this match, it will be a clear show of support for Ochoa from Vasco Aguirre.
If Acevedo does not get minutes, he would practically be saying goodbye to a World Cup opportunity and we should welcome Guillermo Ochoa.
“He made it clear in all the press conferences, he has two goalkeepers who are one step ahead: Tala Rangel and Luis Angel Malagon and a third who, obviously, is going to be Guillermo Ochoa, not only because of the leadership issue, but because he seeks to be a historic player playing six World Cups,” said the El Tri reporter.
Guillermo at a club with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo
Lionel Messi and Cristiano RonaldoMexico, Argentina and Portugal
, this summer we would have players with six World Cups for the first time in history.
