Overview
- Mexico will face Panama on January 22 in Panama City and Bolivia on January 25 in Santa Cruz in its first matches of 2026.
- Eight players come from Chivas, the largest contingent in a 27-man list otherwise drawn almost entirely from Liga MX.
- With Europe-based players unavailable, Seattle Sounders midfielder Obed Vargas is the lone MLS call-up.
- Liga MX paused after Jornada 3 to allow travel and training for the two-match swing in Central and South America.
- Dual nationals Richard Ledezma and Brian Gutiérrez are included as the FMF handles eligibility paperwork with US Soccer and FIFA, though some reports say a formal switch may not be required.