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/ 3 days ago

Why FIFA reversed course to award Guillermo Ochoa the same special World Cup ‘Legacy’ patch as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

The Mexican shot-stopper's historic campaign took a sudden swerve when an unexpected FIFA ruling on a special accolade capped off his tournament with a memorable and deeply emotional highlight.
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/ 4 days ago

‘Memo Ochoa’s night’: Emotional Javier Aguirre reacts as Mexican keeper matches Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup record

Guillermo “Memo” Ochoa has matched Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo for the most World Cup call-ups in history, drawing high praise from Mexico manager Javier Aguirre.
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World Cup

/ 17 days ago

Guillermo Ochoa reflects on making World Cup history alongside Ronaldo and Messi: ‘It’s something difficult to imagine’

Guillermo Ochoa reflected on joining Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the only players in soccer history to make six World Cup rosters: "It's something difficult to imagine."
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World Cup

/ 18 days ago

Why aren’t Guillermo Ochoa and Santiago Gimenez starting for Mexico vs South Africa in the 2026 World Cup opening game?

Guillermo Ochoa and Santiago Gimenez are not part of Mexico’s starting lineup against South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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/ 25 days ago

2026 World Cup historic scheduling twist could give Guillermo Ochoa edge over Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

The three veterans are all on course to achieve something no player has ever managed before, but a unique circumstance surrounding the tournament schedule could allow one of them to claim a place in the record books ahead of the others.
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/ 46 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo and Guillermo Ochoa on alert as Manuel Neuer could join exclusive 2026 World Cup list after Julian Nagelsmann’s provisional Germany squad decision

With Cristiano Ronaldo still preparing for another tournament with Portugal and Guillermo Ochoa continuing his own pursuit of history with Mexico, Germany may now be considering a dramatic late move of its own.
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/ 48 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi’s company awaits as Mexico icon Guillermo Ochoa reflects emotionally on 2026 World Cup: ‘Passion never learned to count time’

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi could soon stand alongside Guillermo Ochoa in one of soccer’s rarest groups, with the Mexico goalkeeper moving closer to a historic sixth World Cup appearance ahead of the 2026 tournament.
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/ 60 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi set for new twist as Mexico great Guillermo Ochoa makes decision on 2026 World Cup participation amid retirement plan

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are already closing in on what would likely be a historic sixth World Cup appearance, but Guillermo Ochoa has now emerged as a fresh part of that story.
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/ 67 days ago

Report: Messi, Ronaldo World Cup record safe with Ochoa at risk of missing 2026 Mexico squad

Guillermo Ochoa shares with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo the chance to become the first player to appear in six World Cups, but he could be left out of Mexico’s roster.
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/ 100 days ago

Messi, Ronaldo World Cup record to be challenged by Guillermo Ochoa after Mexico comeback

Guillermo Ochoa has returned to the Mexico national team and is now in contention to match Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in a FIFA World Cup record.
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/ 110 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi set for historic 2026 FIFA World Cup company as Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa eyes record milestone after Luis Malagon’s injury

The road to the 2026 World Cup is already generating intriguing storylines, and one of the most fascinating could involve three legendary figures of the modern game. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi could be joined by Guillermo Ochoa in making history at the tournament.
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/ 444 days ago

Mexico’s World Cup hero tipped to miss out on 2026 squad: The internet sensation who might not match Messi and Ronaldo’s legacy

With Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo expected to feature one last time, another player, equally consistent in the tournament’s folklore, seemed destined to join them in a historic sixth appearance.
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/ 561 days ago

Guillermo Ochoa's quest for a historic milestone with Mexico: Messi and Ronaldo as possible contenders

The Mexican goalkeeper aims to break the record by playing in the 2026 tournament, acknowledging the challenge posed by his age and current lack of playing time.

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/ 1271 days ago

Mexico attendance in the US greater than US teams

The US fans that are heavily invested in the US/Mexico rivalry may want to avert their eyes. When it comes to soccer in the US, Mexico is ironically America's team. This isn't particularly groundbreaking news, though. Mexico attendance at games in the US has long dwarfed both the USMNT and USWNT. This past year was […]

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/ 4330 days ago

Top Three Underrated Signings of La Liga This Summer

With the likes of James Rodriguez, Antoine Griezmann, Mario Mandzukic and Toni Kroos headlining the Spanish transfer market activity, many players have been signed which have gone under the radar. Let’s have a look at the top three under rated signings in La Liga so far this summer. 3. Guillermo Ochoa (Malaga, free transfer) The […]