Guillermo Ochoa is expected to be included in Mexico’s squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, which would mark a historic sixth tournament appearance for the veteran goalkeeper. The selection would also reportedly precede his retirement from professional football after the competition.
The experienced shot-stopper has been a long-standing figure for the national team, with his World Cup journey spanning FIFA World Cup editions in 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022. While he was part of the squad in 2006 and 2010, he did not feature in matches during those tournaments. His breakthrough on the World Cup stage came in 2014, where he delivered standout performances that established him as one of Mexico’s most important players on the global stage.
Across his World Cup career, Ochoa has made 11 appearances for Mexico, including key matches in 2014, 2018, and 2022, consistently serving as the team’s first-choice goalkeeper in the knockout stages.
At international level, Ochoa has earned more than 150 caps for Mexico, placing him among the most capped players in the nation’s history. His longevity has made him one of the defining figures of modern Mexican football.
With the national team, he has won five CONCACAF Gold Cup titles (2009, 2011, 2015, 2019, and 2023), contributing to one of the most successful eras in Mexico’s regional football history. He was also part of the squad that won Olympic gold at the 2012 London Games, further cementing his legacy across multiple levels of international competition.
If confirmed for the next World Cup squad, Ochoa’s inclusion would mark both a record-setting sixth appearance at the tournament and a symbolic farewell to one of Mexico’s most enduring and influential football careers.