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Hugo Sánchez blames executives for Mexico’s current struggles

One of the most outspoken critics of the national setup is Hugo Sánchez - arguably the greatest Mexican to ever play in Europe, a five-time Pichichi winner with Real Madrid. The legendary striker believes that Mexican federation leaders have halted the country’s football growth by withdrawing from Copa América and Copa Libertadores competitions.

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Guardado voices concern about El Tri ahead of the World Cup

Former Mexico international and ex-PSV and Real Betis player Andrés Guardado expressed concern about the current state of El Tri following their 4-0 loss to Colombia over the weekend. The retired midfielder believes Javier Aguirre’s side could face a tough World Cup campaign, insisting that “you can’t cover the sun with one finger.”

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'Prove why they deserve to wear this jersey' - Aguirre to team

Mexico coach Javier Aguirre made it clear that only players with mental toughness will make his roster for the World Cup, saying his project with El Tri isn’t for those who “can’t handle the heat.” Aguirre also addressed the goalkeeping situation, casting doubt on Luis Ángel Malagón’s status as the starter and saying the position is still up for grabs.

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Balogun stakes claim, Poch's tactics start to take shape

Mauricio Pochettino insisted that the USMNT would present the best version of themselves in the October friendlies after months of experimentation. If Friday night is any indication, the manager was true to his word, as the U.S. turned in a confident performance against Ecuador, one of South America's best teams, salvaging a 1-1 draw.

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'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.

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Pulisic status in doubt, backs USMNT for 'good performances'

USMNT star Christian Pulisic has called on his side to produce a pair of good performances as they take on Ecuador and Australia in international friendlies over the next week. The Milan attacking midfielder's comments come on the back of a difficult stretch for the U.S., who went 1-1 last month and lost the Gold Cup final. Pulisic has been in fine form for his club side.

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Robinson says he's still not 100 percent in USMNT return

AUSTIN, Texas - Antonee Robinson acknowledged that he's not quite at 100 percent, but he is ready to contribute to the U.S. men's national team in his first camp in nearly a year. Robinson rejoined the team this week for matches against Ecuador and Australia, where he could appear for the USMNT for the first time in 2025 after undergoing knee surgery in May.

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Gimenez, Lozano in, Jimenez out as Mexico announce squad

AC Milan striker Santi Giménez headlines Mexico’s 25-man squad for October friendlies, with notable absences including Raúl Jiménez, Julián Araujo and Edson Álvarez. El Tri will face South American foes Colombia and Ecuador in the FIFA window, with Javier Aguirre's roster featuring a mix of surprise inclusions and omissions.

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Weston McKennie, Antonee Robinson USMNT

McKennie, Robinson return, headline Poch's USMNT squad

Several big names are returning to the U.S. men's national team squad as Mauricio Pochettino has named a 26-player roster for October friendlies against Ecuador and Australia. Among the key returnees are Weston McKennie, Matt Turner and Antonee Robinson - all of whom missed the September camp - as they join headliners Christian Pulisic and Chris Richards.

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Frequently asked questions

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There are several brackets of memberships, ranging from adult options through those for juniors. Each come with additional perks and privileges depending on the membership purchased.

Below are the prices for the 2025-26 campaign:

Adult

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