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Mexico icon Guillermo Ochoa has officially announced his retirement from active competition, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable 22-year career that saw him become a global cult hero. The 41-year-old shot-stopper featured across six different World Cup tournaments, a feat matched only by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has arguably been the busiest man at the 2026 World Cup, clocking up a staggering mileage that would see him circle the globe more than twice. As the tournament prepares for its grand finale between Argentina and Spain in New Jersey, the full scale of the president’s exhaustive itinerary has been revealed.

The El Tri legend inherits renewed belief, an emerging generation and enormous expectations. From defining Gilberto Mora’s role to deciding Edson Álvarez’s future, here is what Márquez must do to move Mexico forward.

The World Cup has a remarkable ability to completely alter the course of careers. There is no grander stage in the game, meaning impressive performances garner the kind of acclaim and attention that is simply not possible in any other arena. Consequently, the transfer market tends to go wild in and around World Cups, as clubs scramble to snap up previously hidden gems or suddenly established stars.