Mexico Reveals 23-Man Squad for World Cup in Brazil
Miguel Herrera, coach of the Mexican national football team, unveiled the final 23-man squad for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil on Friday, featuring a mix of experienced players and emerging talent. Despite limited playing time at Manchester United, Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez has been included in the squad, as has Guillermo Ochoa, the experienced goalkeeper from Ajaccio in France.
The squad also sees the inclusion of Alan Pulido, the hero of Mexico’s qualification campaign, while notable absentees include Villarreal’s Javier Aquino. Key players such as Giovani dos Santos, Oribe Peralta, and captain Rafael Marquez are all present, with the team boasting a solid mix of defensive stability, midfield creativity, and attacking firepower.
Mexico has been drawn into Group A for the World Cup, alongside Brazil, Cameroon, and Croatia, setting the stage for a competitive group stage.
Here is the full 23-man squad:
Goalkeepers: Jesus Corona (Cruz Azul), Guillermo Ochoa (Ajaccio), Alfredo Talavera (Toluca)
Defenders: Rafa Marquez (Leon), Diego Reyes (Porto), Miguel Layun (America), Paul Aguilar (America), Andres Guardado (Leverkusen), Hector Moreno (Espanyol), Francisco Rodriguez (America), Carlos Salcido (Tigres UANL)
Midfielders: Carlos Pena (Leon), Hector Herrera (Porto), Isaac Brizuela (Toluca), Marco Fabian (Cruz Azul), Juan Carlos Medina (America), Luis Montes (Leon), Jose Juan Vazquez (Leon)
Forwards: Javier Hernandez (Manchester United), Giovani dos Santos (Villarreal), Raul Jimenez (America), Alan Pulido (Tigres), Oribe Peralta (Santos Laguna)
The squad will be hoping to build on their recent qualification success and perform strongly in the World Cup as they aim to compete against some of the world’s best teams.
