Mexico announce 20-man squad for Ghana friendly

Mexico have announced their squad for the upcoming high-profile international friendly against Ghana as both nations intensify preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The match is scheduled for Friday, May 22, 2026 in Mexico and is expected to serve as a key test for both sides as they fine-tune tactics and assess player readiness ahead of the global tournament.

Head coach of the El Tri, Javier Aguirre has named a 21-man squad for the home fixture, blending experience with youth as he looks to finalise his plans ahead of the World Cup.

Notable players selected for the friendly includes veteran defender Jesus Gallardo, Israel Reyes, Brian Gutierrez and dynamic winger Alexis Vega, among others.

Mexico, one of the tournament’s host nations, will use the friendly as part of their final preparation phase before their opening World Cup fixture against South Africa on June 11. The game against Ghana is expected to offer a valuable benchmark against African opposition, helping the coaching staff evaluate tactical flexibility and squad depth under competitive pressure.

For Ghana, the fixture is equally significant, serving as an important dress rehearsal ahead of their Group L campaign. The Black Stars will open their World Cup journey against Panama on June 17 in Toronto before facing tougher group tests against England and Croatia.

With expectations rising ahead of the tournament, the clash between Mexico and Ghana promises to provide an early glimpse of how both sides are shaping up before football’s biggest stage begins.