Overview
- Mexico named Armando González to the senior team for matches against Uruguay on Nov. 15 in Torreón and Paraguay on Nov. 18 in San Antonio as part of World Cup 2026 evaluations.
- González has 11 league goals and will contend for the scoring title in Jornada 17 against Monterrey, with Paulinho (Toluca) and Joao Pedro (Atlético de San Luis) also in the race.
- RÉCORD noted he recently wore the top-scorer patch, with coverage indicating Joao Pedro had briefly moved ahead, keeping the race unsettled entering the finale.
- La Jornada reported that Javier Aguirre had monitored González for several matches and met with Chivas officials before selecting him for the 26-player list.
- Teammates voiced support, with Fernando Rubén González urging him to capitalize on chances, while profiles highlight his Liga MX debut on Jan. 13, 2024 and his father’s past with Chivas.