MEXICO CITY (AP) — Veteran goaltender’s return Guillermo Ochoa The highlight of the 26-man roster announced by coach Javier Aguirre on Thursday is the first call-up of midfielder Álvaro Fidalgo, who will play warm-up games against Portugal and Belgium. world cup.
The Mexican national team will play the restart match against Portugal on March 28th. aztec stadium They will play Belgium three days later at Soldier Field in Chicago.
Ochoa, 40, has not been called up since last year’s Gold Cup, but was a substitute behind Luis Malagon during the tournament. ruptured the Achilles tendon He will miss the World Cup last week.
Ochoa, who is aiming for his sixth World Cup, has not started since November 2014, when El Tri lost 2-0 to Honduras.
Fidalgo, who was born in Spain, obtained Mexican citizenship earlier this year.
The 28-year-old midfielder, who helped Club America win three consecutive titles, has been a regular starter since signing for Real Betis early last month.
Aguirre also called up 20-year-old midfielder Obed Vargas, who signed with Atletico Madrid last month.
Fidalgo and Vargas will fill in for Aguirre due to injury to Marcel Ruiz. I tore my ACL.and Edson Alvarez, who underwent ankle surgery earlier this year.
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