With less than a week to go before the final call-up of the Mexican National Team for the 2026 World Cup, coach Javier Aguirre sparked the debate by admitting that he has not yet defined his starting eleven, a situation that reflects the current complexity of the national team.
The Mexican coach acknowledged that injuries have been a key factor that has altered his plans. He explained that up to 10 players who were part of the 2025 Gold Cup winning team are currently unavailable, which forces him to constantly rethink the team’s core.
Injuries and doubts mark the call-up list
Javier Aguirre was clear in pointing out that, although there is a defined soccer idea, setbacks have prevented him from consolidating Mexico’s starting lineup for the 2026 World Cup.
“We don’t have the starting eleven. We have a plan, variants, but problems always arise,” the coach explained.
He also left open the possibility of defining his core team just days before the World Cup debut.
For the Hispanic community in the United States, which follows El Tri closely, this represents a sign of uncertainty.
But also of internal competition, as several players still have a chance to earn a place on the final roster.
Early preparation generates debate in Mexico
Another issue that has generated controversy is the decision to concentrate Liga MX players for several weeks before the World Cup.
This could directly affect clubs competing in the Liguilla or international tournaments.
Javier Aguirre defended this strategy by assuring that it is not a personal decision, but a comprehensive project backed by Mexico’s soccer directors for the 2026 World Cup.
“The goal is to arrive as well prepared as possible. Since the World Cup is being played at home, we must take advantage of all the conditions,” he explained.
We don't have a starting lineup
Javier Aguirre
A project with global support and focus
The technician emphasized that there is support from the clubs.
Even teams such as Chivas, which could release several players at key moments of the season.
This endorsement, according to Javier Aguirre, reflects the national team’s priority for the 2026 World Cup, where Mexico will be one of the hosts along with the United States and Canada.
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