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Mexican icon Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa prepares for one last dance at club and country.
The legendary goalkeeper is set to rewrite history as a member of Mexico’s 2026 World Cup squad, marking a record sixth appearance on football’s biggest stage.
The news, confirmed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano and republished by Ochoa himself, marks the end of an era.
Following the tournament, the 40-year-old goalkeeper will officially retire from the national team and professional club football, having previously played for AEL Limassol of Cyprus.
“I am leaving calmly,” Ochoa told TUDN. “It’s difficult, without a doubt, but in my case it won’t be so difficult because I’ve been enjoying it for many years and there comes a moment when your head and your body say: ‘we gave everything, you left everything’, then you leave calmly and that will be the case for me.”
(Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI / AFP via Getty Images)
Ochoa’s World Cup journey began as a substitute in 2006 and 2010 before becoming a global sensation with heroic performances in 2014, 2018 and 2022. He also won a bronze medal with Mexico during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as a major reinforcement.
By reaching his sixth World Cup, he will join an elite pantheon of legends alongside Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Javier Aguirre’s team is already in full preparation, with Liga MX players reporting for training on May 6.
The deadline for the final list is June 1, just ten days before Mexico’s tournament kicks off against South Africa at Banorte Stadium.
For “Memo,” it will be the final chapter in a career defined by longevity, spectacular saves and national pride.
