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Memo Ochoa reportedly eyes retirement after 2026 World Cup

Mexico legend Guillermo "Memo" Ochoa is reportedly set to retire after the 2026 World Cup, ending a career that spanned multiple tournaments, memorable performances and club stops across Mexico and Europe. As El Tri prepare for life after Ochoa, attention is already turning toward the next generation of goalkeepers, led by Raúl "Tala" Rangel.

Last Dance: Legends playing at their final World Cup in '26

The 2026 World Cup is set to be a historic tournament, unlike any that have come before it. Expanded to 48 teams for the first time and spread across three countries - the United States, Canada and Mexico - it promises to be the biggest spectacle in the competition’s near-100-year history.

Mexico v Australia - International Friendly

Mexico player ratings: Vazquez shines in win over Australia

Johan Vazquez scored and delivered Mexico's best performance as El Tri edged Australia 1-0 at the Rose Bowl. GOAL rates every player after an uneven display that offered Javier Aguirre valuable World Cup roster clues ahead of his final squad announcement.

Mexico v Poland: Group C - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

'Not an easy record to break' - Ochoa's chasing dream of sixth WC

Guillermo Ochoa spoke to GOAL about his dream of chasing a record sixth World Cup, hoping to add one final chapter to a career defined by iconic saves, resilience, and Mexican pride.

Could Jimenez, Quiñones start together? Four WC questions for El Tri

Javier Aguirre faces major tactical and roster decisions as Mexico prepare for a home World Cup led by veterans, rising stars and mounting pressure.

Predicting Mexico's WC roster: Ochoa in, will Vargas make the cut?

GOAL makes its predictions for Mexico's World Cup squad as Javier Aguirre weighs Ochoa's history chase, rising stars, injury concerns and late roster battles.

Mexico are delivering impressive results: Are they back?

Two draws against good opponents might not look wonderful, but the quality of performances from Mexico will give Javier Aguirre plenty of hope ahead of the World Cup

Mexico turn back to the past at the worst possible moment

Mexico have been forced to turn to old heads and backups ahead of a pair of crucial friendlies, and the results could be dire for a side with big expectations

Mexico v Honduras - Gold Cup 2025: Semifinal

Mexico, the goalkeeper knocked out: Ochoa dreams of a World Cup record

The former Salernitana goalkeeper can keep Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo company.

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El Tri Abroad: Jiménez ices win for Fulham, Ochoa struggles

GOAL reviews the standout performances of El Tri players in a year-end stretch marked by injuries for Mexican footballers abroad.

'Don’t feel untouchable' - Aguirre to GKs Malagón and Rangel

Luis Ángel Malagón and Raúl Rangel have been the goalkeepers most often called up by Mexico manager Javier Aguirre since he took over last year. Both are vying for the starting spot at the 2026 World Cup — but Aguirre had a clear warning: don’t get too comfortable. The list of contenders keeps growing, and legend Guillermo Ochoa won’t be guaranteed anything at that position.

Mexico's Ochoa concedes five goals in debut with AEL Limassol

Guillermo Ochoa’s AEL Limassol debut ended in disaster, as the Mexican goalkeeper conceded five goals in a heavy 5-0 loss to Omonia on Monday. The setback capped a turbulent summer in which Ochoa served as a Gold Cup backup and saw a move to Spanish side Burgos collapse before landing in Cyprus to chase regular minutes.