Overview

• Javier Aguirre said he has not ruled out Guillermo Ochoa for the World Cup squad despite leaving him out of the October friendlies.
• Aguirre stated Mexico has no fixed starter in goal and that he is evaluating the Nos. 1, 2 and 3 for 2026.
• He told Ochoa he must play regularly to be considered, calling Cyprus a minor league but stressing that actual minutes are what count.
• The current call-ups for Ecuador and Colombia include Ángel Malagón, Raúl Rangel and Carlos Acevedo, with Ochoa omitted.
• Ochoa is playing for AEL Limassol and recently recorded his first win after four losses, as Aguirre continues to praise his leadership and training impact from the Gold Cup.