One final dance.
Mexico, which is set to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, will witness the farewell appearances of one of its greatest goalkeepers during the tournament. Guillermo Ochoa has announced that this World Cup will be the final chapter of his career, as he intends to retire from professional football after the event concludes.
Details: Ochoa’s decision marks the end of an illustrious career with the national team. He has expressed a deep connection to the squad, stating, “The Mexico national team has always been my compass, my guiding force both in my career and in my life. I cannot imagine my career without the national team. I don’t know what it would have been without it.”
Quote: “As my time with the national team comes to an end, I no longer see any meaning in football. I don’t see any reason to keep playing. I have enjoyed every single moment here. I gave everything I had on the pitch. I leave with peace in my heart, my head held high, and immense pride in having lived through this experience,” Ochoa said.
In other news: Hervé Renard has been officially appointed as the new head coach of Tunisia for the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.