Mexico squad includes veteran Ochoa eyeing sixth World Cup

Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa is poised to make history as one of the first players to appear in six World Cups after being named in Mexico's 26-man squad for the upcoming tournament. The 40-year-old veteran, whose first World Cup was in Germany in 2006, joins global stars Lionel Messi of Argentina and Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal in achieving the unprecedented feat.

Head coach Javier Aguirre announced the squad on Sunday, blending seasoned internationals with emerging talent for the competition Mexico is co-hosting with the United States and Canada. While Ochoa's inclusion marks a historic milestone, his role is expected to be limited as he has seen reduced action for the national team in recent years.

The squad features significant experience through captain Edson Alvarez and striker Raul Jimenez, alongside promising younger players. Seventeen-year-old midfielder Gilberto Mora is set to become the youngest player ever to represent Mexico at a World Cup. The selection also includes several dual-national and naturalized players who have become regulars, such as U.S.-developed midfielders Obed Vargas and Brian Gutierrez, Spain-born midfielder Alvaro Fidalgo, and Colombia-born...