Julián Araujo faces an uncertain future for the World Cup after Celtic manager Martin O'Neill confirmed the right-back suffered a reinjury during training at Bournemouth. The U.S.-born defender, on loan from a Premier League club, made 13 appearances for Celtic this season, including a 97th minute game-winner in February.

Araujo's injury creates further complications for Mexico as they contend with a growing list of fitness concerns. The right-back position was already the most open in El Tri's XI. Other key players like Ángel Malagón, Marcel Ruiz, Edson Álvarez, and Rodrigo Huescas all face fitness challenges ahead of the tournament.

Mexico manager Javier Aguirre now faces significant roster uncertainty preparing for their World Cup opener against South Africa on June 11. The national team must also face South Korea and Czechia in the group stage with several key players still working to recover from injuries.