Mexico World Cup roster: Projecting Javier Aguirre's 26 players
The Mexico national team is preparing for the World Cup, with manager Javier Aguirre set to announce his 26-player roster. This tournament is particularly significant as Mexico will host the group stage matches. Aguirre's previous experience and the support of the home crowd are expected to boost the team's performance.
- ▪Javier Aguirre is back for his third stint as Mexico's national team manager.
- ▪Mexico has previously performed well in World Cups hosted on home soil, winning knockout matches in 1970 and 1986.
- ▪Players called up for the World Cup squad were released early to train together ahead of the tournament.
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