Javier 'Vasco' Aguirre, the head coach of the Mexican national football team, has unveiled his squad for the upcoming matches against Portugal and Belgium, which are part of the last FIFA date before the team begins preparations for the 2026 World Cup. The matches will take place at Estadio Banorte and in the United States, respectively. This announcement has confirmed the speculations surrounding the players chosen for this crucial phase of preparation.

Prior to this selection, Aguirre held two call-ups that featured exclusively players from Liga MX, the Mexican top football league. Players from Chivas, who currently lead the Clausura 2026 league, significantly contributed to the national team. Over the past months, the Mexican squad recorded victories against Panama, Bolivia, and Iceland, which helped build confidence, but the upcoming matches will present a higher level of competition as they face top-ranked European teams.

Among the notable inclusions in Aguirre's squad are veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa and midfielder Álvaro Fidalgo, both of whom are expected to play pivotal roles in the matches against Portugal and Belgium. This squad composition indicates Aguirre's strategy to blend experienced players with emerging talents, aiming to strengthen the team ahead of the World Cup, while also evaluating player performance against tough international opponents.