Overview
- Mexico coach Javier Aguirre said he will consider Álvaro Fidalgo as long as the player is legally eligible to represent the national team.
- Multiple outlets report Fidalgo is expected to be invited to a January microcycle in Central America with a possible first cap targeted for March 2026 at the Estadio Azteca against Portugal.
- Coverage conflicts on his status, with some reports saying he already obtained Mexican nationality in December 2024 and others indicating eligibility would not be reached until March 2026 under residency rules.
- Young internationals Obed Vargas and Fidel Ambríz voiced support for the potential inclusion, framing it as beneficial competition based on form and talent.
- If selected, Fidalgo would join current naturalized squad members such as Germán Berterame and Julián Quiñones as he competes for midfield places under Aguirre.