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Mexico Squad 2026

This page highlights the main names driving the Mexico conversation for World Cup 2026, then connects that current squad picture to a short shirt-history snapshot.

Star players and roles

Midfield control

Santiago Gimenez

Santiago Gimenez gives Mexico balance through the middle and sets the tempo when matches tighten up.

Defensive backbone

Edson Alvarez

Edson Alvarez anchors the spine of the side and helps define how secure Mexico look without the ball.

Name & number printing

Get the Mexico shirt with a player name

Amazon UK and Sports Direct both stock the Mexico 2026 home shirt. Most sellers offer official name & number printing at checkout for around £10–£15 extra.

Shirt history snapshot

2018 · Adidas

Vibrant green home with red and white sleeve detail. Worn when Mexico beat the defending champions.

2022 · Adidas

Cleaner emerald green home with Aztec motif on the sleeve — a nod to 1998.

2026 · Adidas

Current-cycle Mexico home shirt for the 48-team tournament, with Mexico co-hosting.

FAQ

Who is in the Mexico squad for the 2026 World Cup?

Mexico's key names for the 2026 World Cup include Raúl Jiménez, Santiago Gimenez, Edson Alvarez, with Javier Aguirre as head coach. Full 26-man squads are confirmed by federations in the days before the tournament — this page tracks the leading players and storylines.

Who is the Mexico head coach at the 2026 World Cup?

Javier Aguirre leads Mexico into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as confirmed in the Guardian's June 2026 squad guide.

Does this Mexico squad page include shirt history as well as players?

Yes. The squad page also includes a short shirt-history section so readers can connect the current team to the wider World Cup kit story.

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