The call of Guillermo Ochoa to the Mexican team has generated multiple debates. “Memo” is a 40 year-old goalkeeper who has great possibilities of playing in his sixth World Cup. But the former America goalkeeper doesn't want to watch El Tri's games from the bench.

Guillermo Ochoa has played 152 matches with the Mexican team team. Since his debut in December 2005, “Memo” has been part of the victories and defeats of the Aztec team. A few weeks from the World Cup, Ochoa hopes to be on Javier Aguirre's list.

“Looking to enjoy this stage of my career, no doubt a different stage in the years and for every World Cup that I've lived have mome "Today, with a lot of hope for a new World Cup," said the Mexican goalkeeper in statements compiled by Record.

The AEL Limassol goalkeeper has great options of being among those called up by Javier Aguirre. The unfortunate injury of Luis Ángel Malagón opens up a space for “Memo”. But Guillermo Ochoa doesn't want to watch the games from the bench.

“I really want to continue contributing, I know I can contribute a lot, I'm excited to be at this summer party. I hope I can be on that final list and working hard to enjoy on the field,” he added.

Guillermo Ochoa has defended the Mexican arc in the last three World Cups. “Memo” accumulates eleven consecutive matches in the el arc Tri in World Cup matches. Ochoa has started with Mexico since the debut matchday against Cameroon in the Brazil 2014 World Cup.

Ochoa in the AEL Limassol

For the 2025-2026 season, Guillermo Ochoa decided to stay in Europe to fight for a place among those called by Ja Friday Aguirre for the World Cup. “Memo” has defended the goal of AEL Limassol, club of the first division of football from Cyprus.

Guillermo Ochoa has played 26 games in the season. In just more than 2,300 minutes on the field, Ochoa has conceded 40 goals and has kept his unbeaten goal in 6 games.