The Mexican team closes the second week of preparation for the 2026 World Cup with intensity and doubts
Javier Aguirre intensifies Mexico's preparation for the World Cup with some doubts, especially in goal ahead of the debut against South Africa.
The Mexican team continues to refine details towards the start of the 2026 World Cup, where it will debut on June 11 against South Africa at the Azteca Stadium. Under the orders of Javier Aguirre, the national team finished its second week of preparation this Saturday with highly demanding training and total focus on the World Cup goal.
"We finished the second week of work with the same intensity and objective. All together to achieve it from the first to the last day. On Monday we will continue with our preparation," the Mexican team reported through their social networks.
Javier Aguirre closely follows the competition in goal
One of the main focuses in the Mexican National Team camp is the fight for ownership in goal. Guillermo Ochoa, Raúl Rangel and Carlos Acevedo compete to earn the trust of Javier Aguirre ahead of their World Cup debut.
The Mexican strategist has paid special attention to the goalkeepers' training, closely observing each session. Although Raúl Rangel appears as the main candidate to occupy the goal, the arrival of Guillermo Ochoa has generated strong expectations among fans and media.
The experienced 40-year-old goalkeeper is looking to play in his sixth World Cup and has made it clear since his incorporation that he will fight for the title until the last moment.
Guillermo Ochoa assumes the role of leader in the locker room
During some moments of practice, Guillermo Ochoa was observed constantly talking with Gilberto Mora, a young Mexican promise of just 17 years old who aims to be part of the final list of 26 players.
Ochoa's presence not only provides experience on the field of play, but also leadership in a group that mixes youth and established players.
Gilberto Mora has become one of the great revelations of the concentration and everything indicates that he will be one of Javier Aguirre's bets for the World Cup.
Alexis Vega leads the attack while they wait for Santiago Giménez and Raúl Jiménez
On offense, all eyes are on Alexis Vega and Armando González, who are working intensely while the players who play abroad join in.
The Mexican National Team is still awaiting the arrival of Raúl Jiménez and Santiago Giménez, from European soccer, as well as Julián Quiñones, who plays in Saudi Arabia, and Germán Berterame, currently in the MLS.
The coaching staff seeks to have the group fully integrated at the start of the tournament, especially considering the pressure of playing the opening match at home.
Mexico will face Ghana before the World Cup
As part of its preparation for the World Cup, the Mexican National Team will play a friendly match against Ghana on May 22.
The meeting will allow Javier Aguirre to continue defining his ideal eleven and observe the performance of several players who are still seeking to secure their place in the final squad.

