Mexico coach Javier Aguirre has named his final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Edson Álvarez captains the side, which lands in Group A alongside South Africa, South Korea, and the Czech Republic. Below is the complete Mexico roster by position, a projected starting XI, and a free printable PDF you can take to your watch party.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs June 11 through July 19, 2026, across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Group play opens the week of June 12; the top two teams in each group plus the eight best third-placed sides advance to the Round of 32.
Below is the full Mexico 26-man squad, the predicted 4-3-3 starting lineup, the No. 9 battle to watch, and the link to download the printable roster sheet.
2026 Mexico World Cup Roster
Mexico named 3 goalkeepers, 7 defenders, 8 midfielders, and 8 forwards.
Goalkeepers (3)
- Raúl Rangel – C.D. Guadalajara
- Carlos Acevedo – Santos Laguna
- Guillermo Ochoa – AEL Limassol
Defenders (7)
- Jorge Sánchez – PAOK FC
- César Montes – FC Lokomotiv Moscow
- Edson Álvarez (C) – Fenerbahçe S.K.
- Johan Vásquez – Genoa CFC
- Israel Reyes – Club América
- Mateo Chávez – AZ Alkmaar
- Jesús Gallardo – Deportivo Toluca FC
Midfielders (8)
- Érik Lira – Cruz Azul
- Luis Romo – C.D. Guadalajara
- Álvaro Fidalgo – Real Betis
- Orbelín Pineda – AEK Athens F.C.
- Obed Vargas – Atlético Madrid
- Gilberto Mora – Club Tijuana
- Luis Chávez – FC Dynamo Moscow
- Brian Gutiérrez – C.D. Guadalajara
Forwards (8)
- Raúl Jiménez – Fulham F.C.
- Alexis Vega – Deportivo Toluca FC
- Santiago Giménez – AC Milan
- Armando González – C.D. Guadalajara
- Julián Quiñones – Al Qadsiah FC
- César Huerta – RSC Anderlecht
- Guillermo Martínez – Pumas UNAM
- Roberto Alvarado – C.D. Guadalajara
Predicted Starting XI (4-3-3 Projection)
GK: Rangel
DEF: J. Sanchez, Montes, J. Vasquez, Gallardo
MID: E. Alvarez, Romo, Pineda
FWD: Vega, S. Gimenez, Mora
No. 9: S. Gimenez / R. Jimenez / A. Gonzalez – the projection is not an official team sheet and will firm up through the warm-up fixtures.
Download the Printable Mexico World Cup Roster PDF
Grab the free, low-ink printable Mexico roster sheet: all 26 players by position with checkboxes, the predicted XI, and the No. 9 battle, plus a QR code to play along at fantasy.sportsbrackets.net.
Mexico at the 2026 World Cup: Group A, Schedule & Standings
Track Mexico all the way through the group stage and into the knockout rounds with these resources:
- Full Mexico 2026 World Cup Schedule
- Group A Schedule & TV Guide
- Live 2026 World Cup Standings
- 2026 World Cup Roster Directory (All Teams)
- 2026 FIFA World Cup Central: Brackets, Schedules & Fantasy
2026 Mexico World Cup Roster FAQ
Who is Mexico’s coach for the 2026 World Cup?
Javier Aguirre leads Mexico at the 2026 World Cup and named the final 26-man squad. Edson Álvarez wears the captain’s armband.
What group is Mexico in at the 2026 World Cup?
Mexico is in Group A alongside South Africa, South Korea, and the Czech Republic. The top two finishers plus the eight best third-placed teams across all groups advance to the Round of 32.
How can I download the printable Mexico roster?
Use the download button above to get the free printable PDF. It lists all 26 players by position with checkboxes, the predicted starting XI, and the No. 9 battle.
Official source: the full 2026 tournament information is on FIFA’s official 2026 World Cup site.
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