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Iker Casillas Enshrined in Pachuca Hall of Fame, Endorses Ochoa’s Sixth World Cup Bid

He will appear on TV Azteca’s 2026 World Cup broadcasts.

Overview

  • Casillas was inducted into the Salón de la Fama del Fútbol Internacional in Pachuca as part of the 2025 class.
  • In his remarks, he thanked Grupo Pachuca and emphasized the warm reception he feels in Mexico.
  • He said Guillermo Ochoa should go to a sixth World Cup if he is in form and the national coach deems it appropriate.
  • Comparing careers, Casillas noted he retired at 40 and said Ochoa still shows the hunger to continue.
  • Before the ceremony he admonished pushy autograph seekers, warning he might leave, then continued signing for fans.