Paul Aguilar Backs Young Mexican World Cup Squad: 'They Are Prepared'

Former Mexican national team defender Paul Aguilar has voiced strong support for the young players included in the squad for the 2026 World Cup. More than half of the 26 called-up players will be making their World Cup debut, with many of them falling into the younger age bracket.

Among the notable young talents are Mateo Chávez, Gilberto Mora, Brian Gutiérrez, Obed Vargas, and Armando González, all aged between 17 and 23. These players are set to face the significant challenge of debuting on football's biggest stage.

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I think today, all the young players have a lot of experience. There are many young players playing in Europe, many players playing in important teams, big teams in Mexican football, and that brings you closer to the national team.

Aguilar emphasized his belief in their readiness, stating, "I think today, all the young players have a lot of experience. There are many young players playing in Europe, many players playing in important teams, big teams in Mexican football, and that brings you closer to the national team." He added that this experience equips them to handle the pressures of international competition.

"So, I think they are all prepared for this type of match, and I hope they do very well," Aguilar concluded, conveying his optimism for the team's future and the performance of its emerging stars.

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So, I think they are all prepared for this type of match, and I hope they do very well.