Overview
- Raúl ‘Tala’ Rangel was named Mexico’s starting goalkeeper against Uruguay in Torreón after Javier Aguirre said he earned the look through club and camp performance.
- Local fans in Torreón loudly supported Santos Laguna captain Carlos Acevedo and booed Rangel during introductions and early touches, reflecting strong regional preference.
- TV analyst Jorge Campos criticized the crowd for jeering a national-team player, urging supporters to back the coach’s selection during broadcasts from TSM Corona.
- Former striker Oribe Peralta said on ESPN that Ángel Malagón and Rangel should be Mexico’s goalkeepers for the 2026 World Cup, leaving out Guillermo Ochoa.
- Aguirre clarified that Ochoa’s recent appearance in a Mexico jersey was a commercial engagement unrelated to the squad, noting the veteran did not enter the national training center.