Aguirre announces roster for El Tri's first microcycle

From the Editorial Staff

La Jornada Newspaper, Saturday, August 23, 2025, p. a11

The Mexican national team's sports management announced the list of 23 players called up by coach Javier Vasco Aguirre for the first training camp, which will serve as preparation for the 2026 World Cup. Only players from Liga MX were included.

For this microcycle, which will take place from August 25 to 27 at the Mexican Football Federation's High Performance Center, the Tricolor manager will have less than half of the players with whom he won the Gold Cup in 2025, since those who play in Europe will not be attending, nor will those who were considered to participate in the U-20 World Cup, such as the young Gilberto Mora, who, at just 16 years old, stood out in that competition.

In this new squad, with a view to the next FIFA date in September, the presence of goalkeepers Sebastián Jurado, from FC Juárez, and Carlos Moreno, from Pachuca, stands out.

Chivas and América are the teams that will contribute the most players, with five and four, respectively. Defending champion Toluca will contribute only two players.

In the next FIFA matchday, Mexico will face Japan and South Korea in the United States. The match against Japan will be on September 6 at the Oakland Coliseum in California, while the second match will be played on Tuesday the 9th at Geodis Park in Nashville.

The squad list is as follows: Goalkeepers: Raúl Rangel (Chivas), Sebastián Jurado (FC Juárez), and Carlos Moreno (Pachuca).

Defenders: Denzell Garcia (FC Juarez), Diego Barbosa (Toluca), Ramon Juarez (America), Victor Guzman, Gerardo Arteaga (Monterrey), Eduardo Aguila (San Luis), Daniel Aceves (Pachuca), and Bryan Gonzalez (Chivas).

Midfielders: Diego Campillo (Chivas), Fidel Ambriz (Monterrey), Isaiah Violante, Erick Sanchez, Alexis Gutierrez (America), Diego Lainez (Tigres), Luis Romo (Chivas), Jesus Angulo (Toluca), Jorge Ruvalcaba (Pumas) and Ozziel Herrera (Tigres).

Forwards: Germán Berterame (Monterrey) and Armando González (Chivas).

From the Editorial Staff

La Jornada Newspaper, Saturday, August 23, 2025, p. a11

In preparation for the 2026 World Cup, officials from the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) and the federal and Mexico City governments met at the Inter-American Conference on Social Security (CISS) to strengthen collaboration, promote sports, and promote health.

During the meeting, the delegation visited the Pelé Room at the CISS hotel, where the Brazilian footballer stayed before winning the 1970 World Cup.

Afterwards, they toured the Independencia Sports Complex, which offers a wide range of activities such as boxing, swimming, yoga, soccer, volleyball, taekwondo, fitness, and specialized programs for seniors and people with disabilities.

▲ Photo @Fenerbahce

From the Editorial Staff

La Jornada Newspaper, Saturday, August 23, 2025, p. a11

Mexican defender Edson Álvarez arrived in Istanbul, Turkey, accompanied by his family, to complete his medical and enter transfer negotiations as a new signing for Fenerbahce, managed by José Mourinho, who finalized a loan agreement with West Ham, the Turkish league club announced. The national team player arrived at Los Martillos in 2023 and will sign a contract until 2028. With this transfer, he becomes the first tricolor player under the guidance of the controversial Portuguese manager, a two-time Champions League winner.