Historic Milestone for Ochoa
Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa etched his name in football history on Wednesday, becoming the first goalkeeper ever to be named in six FIFA World Cup squads. He joins only Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the third player overall to achieve this feat. Ochoa made his appearance as a substitute during Mexico's final group-stage match against Czechia in Mexico City.
Six World Cup Appearances
Ochoa has been part of Mexico's World Cup teams in 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022, and 2026. While he did not play in the 2006 and 2010 tournaments, he later became a key figure for Mexico, establishing himself as one of the nation's most enduring players on the global stage.
Dominant Group Stage Performance
Mexico completed a dominant FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage campaign with a 3-0 victory over the Czech Republic. The win secured three wins from three matches, finishing top of Group A. Already qualified for the Round of 32, the hosts played with confidence and took control in the second half after a goalless first period.
Mateo Chavez opened the scoring early in the second half with a composed finish after breaking through the Czech defence. Julian Quinones doubled the lead shortly after from close range. Ochoa was introduced late in the game, marking another milestone in his World Cup career. Mexico sealed the victory in stoppage time through Alvaro Fidalgo to complete a 3-0 win and maintain their perfect group-stage record, confirming their top-place finish and momentum heading into the knockout rounds.
