Mundial 2026: Javier Aguirre announces first 12 call-ups for Mexican national team

Prensa Libre reports on the initial squad announcement for the Mexican national football team's preparation for the 2026 World Cup. Coach Javier Aguirre has revealed the first 12 players from the domestic Liga MX who will form the core of the team as they begin their training camp in Mexico City on May 6.

The inclusion of Pumas UNAM striker Guillermo Martínez is highlighted as the most notable addition. Martínez has been in good form, scoring five goals in the Clausura tournament, and his call-up comes at a time when Aguirre is assessing the fitness of other forwards, particularly Santiago Giménez, who has had limited playing time due to injury. The FMF has also included eight young players as support, though they will not be part of the final World Cup roster.

This announcement marks the beginning of Mexico's journey towards the World Cup, with the final squad expected by June 1, featuring prominent players from European leagues. The team will play tune-up matches against Ghana, Australia, and Serbia before heading to the tournament. For Mexican football fans, the anticipation is high, especially given the team's historical performance in World Cups hosted in Mexico, where they reached the quarterfinals. The ambition for Aguirre's squad will undoubtedly be to match or surpass that achievement, making this preparation phase a critical one.

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El delantero Guillermo Martínez, de Pumas UNAM, es la principal novedad en la lista de 12 jugadores de la Liga MX que representarán a México en el próximo Mundial.