Mexico coach Javier Aguirre has released his provisional 55-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, notably excluding veteran forward Hirving 'Chucky' Lozano. The 30-year-old, who earned caps at the last two World Cups, was sidelined due to limited playing time during his tenure at San Diego FC, where he also faced disciplinary issues. Lozano's absence raises questions about Mexico's attacking depth as they prepare for the tournament.

Lozano's injury struggles and underperformance at San Diego FC have hampered his international form. Meanwhile, young defender Rodrigo Huescas remains out due to a torn ACL suffered in October while playing for Copenhagen FC. The squad includes several returning players, such as Luis Chávez (Dynamo Moscow) and César Huerta (Anderlecht), who have recovered from injuries. Mexico also named untested talents like Athletic Club's Álex Padilla and Red Bull New York's Jorge Ruvalcaba, who earned his first cap in November.

Veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, 40, aims for a sixth World Cup appearance, while Edson Álvarez, recovering from ankle surgery, secures a spot. The final 26-man roster will be announced June 1, ahead of Mexico's opening match against South Africa on June 11 in Mexico City. As co-hosts of the 2026 tournament, Mexico faces heightened expectations in Group A, which includes the Czech Republic and South Korea.