The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has already begun for the Mexican National Team. Just a few hours after Javier Aguirre revealed the final squad for the tournament, the national team returned to training with an atmosphere of optimism and concentration ahead of their World Cup debut.

Under the supervision of “Vasco” and his assistant Rafael Márquez, the team worked this Monday at the High Performance Center (CAR), located on the outskirts of Mexico City, where they began to refine details for the commitments that will mark the closing of their preparation.

The injured give positive signs to Javier Aguirre

One of the most encouraging news for the coaching staff of the Mexican National Team was the evolution shown by several footballers who arrived at the training camp with physical discomfort and whose presence in the 2026 World Cup raised doubts.

The midfielders Édson Álvarez and Luis Chávez, as well as the attackers César Huerta, Alexis Vega and Santiago Giménez, participated in the physical and technical work scheduled for the day.

The five elements performed running exercises, changes of direction and work with the ball, leaving good feelings about their recovery and their possible preparation for the start of the competition.

The friendly against Serbia will be the last great test for Tri

The Mexican National Team will face Serbia this Thursday in what will represent its last preparation match before the start of the World Cup.

Javier Aguirre is expected to use a lineup very similar to the one he will present in the opening match against South Africa, a match scheduled for a week later and which will mark the beginning of Mexico's path in the tournament.

The duel will serve to evaluate the physical condition of several players, in addition to allowing the coaching staff to adjust tactical aspects before the official competition.

Mexico seeks to leave behind the memory of Qatar 2022

The national team will face the 2026 World Cup with the intention of regaining prominence on international stages.

After chaining seven consecutive World Cups advancing to the round of 16, participation in Qatar 2022 ended prematurely with elimination in the group stage under the command of Gerardo Martino.

Now, with the advantage of being one of the host countries, the objective is to once again compete for a place among the most prominent teams in the tournament.

The group that the Mexican National Team will face in the 2026 World Cup

The immediate mission for Javier Aguirre will be to conquer the leadership of Group A, a sector in which the Mexican National Team will share activity with South Africa, South Korea and the Czech Republic.

Finishing in first place would allow El Tri to play the next round at the Azteca Stadium, a situation that could represent an important advantage thanks to the support of the Mexican fans.

The expectation within the coaching staff is to take advantage of the home field to build a solid course and overcome the initial phases of the tournament.

The casualties force Mexico to find solutions

Although the final call was defined, the panorama has not been free of difficulties for the national coach.

The Mexican National Team suffered the absences due to injury of goalkeeper Luis Malagón, full-back Rodrigo Huescas and midfielder Marcel Ruiz, three players who were considered in the project heading to the World Cup.

Despite this, Aguirre maintains confidence in a player base that is going through a good competitive moment both in Liga MX and in European soccer.

El Tri will have one more training session before facing Serbia

Preparation will continue this Tuesday with the penultimate practice before the international friendly against Serbia.

It will be a key session for Javier Aguirre to finish defining movements, variants and possible starters in a Mexican National Team that already has its sights set on the most important challenge of the cycle: competing at home during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.