After a strong disagreement with the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) and coach Javier Aguirre, the Chivas of Guadalajara went backwards and announced their support for the Mexican National Team for the 2026 World Cup.

“At Chivas we respect the wishes of our players to represent Mexico in the 2026 World Cup, and in no way will we be a fa ctor that truncates that possibility, for which they will present the concentration in time and form,” the club reported in a statement.

The stance arrives after hours of tension that put the relationship between clubs and national team at the center of the debate.

Amaury Vergara unleashes the controversy in Mexican soccer

The conflict started when Amaury Vergara, president of Guadalajara, openly criticized the FMF and Javier Aguirre for allowing Alex is Vega and Jesús Gallardo, players from Toluca, will play in the Concacaf semifinal despite being considered for the World Cup process.

The decision contravened previous agreements, which led Vergara to take immediate measures with the selected of his club, calling them to train with a view to the Clausura tournament.

FMF and Javier Aguirre respond firmly

After the Chivas protest, the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) and Javier Aguirre reacted withdrawing the permission from Vega and Gall I burn, in addition to warn that any player who does not show up for the concentration would be dismissed from the Mexican National Team.

“We are aware that the agreements that were made months ago will be respected,” added the statement from Guadalajara, which finally released its players to join the Tri camp on the outskirts of Mexico City.

Tense atmosphere in the concentration of Tri

The beginning of the concentration of the Mexican Selection has been marked by uncertainty, with reports of a tense environment, internal threats and questions to Javier Aguirre's management.

The strategist offered a brief lecture without questions, in which he reiterated his stance: “everyone is in the same boat.”

As of now, he will be working with an initial group of 12 players from the MX League, complemented by young players who will serve as sparring partners.

Debate on preparation for the 2026 World Cup

Javier Aguirre's strategy has generated divided opinions in the Mexican football environment. While some clubs support planning, specialists consider that the players would have maintained a better pace competing in official tournaments such as Concacaf or the Clausura liguilla.

The challenge of Javier Aguirre with the Mexican Selection

Coach Javier Aguirre, who already led Tri in the 2002 and 2010 World Cups, now faces a new challenge with high expectations. ure that has the necessary tools to compete, the team must raise its level to aspire to overcome advanced phases in the 2026 World Cup.

The final list will be defined on next 1 June, when players who play abroad are integrated, completing the group that will represent the Mexican Selection in the maximum event in football.